Image of the day: Belgium’s coldest winter nightNews
Muser NewsDeskFebruary 21, 2025
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Image of the day: Belgium’s coldest winter night
On 17 February 2025, Belgium experienced its coldest night of the current meteorological winter, as recorded by the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI). In Uccle, the…

Image of the day: Panevėžys, LithuaniaNews
Muser NewsDeskFebruary 16, 2025
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Image of the day: Panevėžys, Lithuania
Panevėžys, a key industrial and cultural center in northern Lithuania, stands at the crossroads of major European transport routes. The city is known for its…

Image of the day: Arctic landscapes of Kiruna, SwedenNews
Muser NewsDeskFebruary 15, 2025
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Image of the day: Arctic landscapes of Kiruna, Sweden
Nestled in Swedish Lapland, Kiruna is Sweden’s northernmost and largest municipality, stretching across vast Arctic terrain. Located about 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle,…

Image of the day: A shared cultural capital on the Italy-Slovenia borderNews
Muser NewsDeskFebruary 8, 2025
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Image of the day: A shared cultural capital on the Italy-Slovenia border
For nearly four decades, the European Capitals of Culture program has showcased the richness of European heritage, highlighting cities that use culture to shape their…

Image of the day: Niagara Falls partially frozen in Arctic blastNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 31, 2025
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Image of the day: Niagara Falls partially frozen in Arctic blast
A striking Copernicus Sentinel-2 image taken on 27 January 2025 captures the partially frozen Niagara Falls after an Arctic air mass swept through the region.…

Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardensNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 20, 2025
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Image of the day: Singapore’s healing gardens
Singapore, renowned for its visionary urban planning and abundant green spaces, is charting a new course in mental health tourism with its therapeutic gardens. These…

Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from spaceNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 13, 2025
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Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from space
As of 13 January 2025, three major wildfires have devastated Los Angeles, California, since igniting on 7 January. Strong winds continue to fuel the flames,…

Image of the day: Chemnitz, GermanyNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 12, 2025
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Image of the day: Chemnitz, Germany
Chemnitz, Germany, has been named one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2025, a prestigious title awarded by the European Commission to cities across…

Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacyNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025
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Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacy
Perched on the banks of the Vistula River in north-central Poland, Toruń boasts a legacy that intertwines history, science, and culture. As one of Poland’s…

Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026News
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
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Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026
Guimarães, Portugal, has been named the European Green Capital for 2026, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and innovative environmental policies. With over 70% of Europeans…

Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, GreenlandNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024
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Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, Greenland
The new international airport in Nuuk, Greenland, marks a transformative moment for the Arctic region. Officially opened on 28 November 2024, the airport is set…

Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 23, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024
Dynamic thermal niches of northeast Pacific groundfish reveal mixed futures A new study on northeast Pacific groundfish has provided critical insights into how these species…

Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in BudapestNews
SourceNovember 20, 2024
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Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary’s capital and largest city, is situated along the banks of the Danube River, dividing the city into Buda and Pest. The western side,…

How cities can avoid overtourism before it hitsNews
SourceOctober 6, 2024
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How cities can avoid overtourism before it hits
Kathleen Andereck | Arizona State University in Tempe The best solution is prevention and a sustainable tourism plan goes a long way in managing the…

Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024News
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024
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Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024
Aarhus, Denmark, has secured the top position in the 2024 Happy City Index, a global ranking of urban well-being and happiness. This achievement highlights the…

Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warmingScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
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Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3°C warming
As the world continues to warm, urban areas are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. A recent analysis by the World Resources Institute…

Cities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
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Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools
A recent paper published in Oxford Open Climate Change sheds light on an unexpected trend: many U.S. cities are successfully avoiding development in flood-prone areas,…

Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate changeClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 28, 2024
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Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate change
Coastal cities, crucial to the global economy and societal functions, are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, necessitating rapid and comprehensive adaptation measures.…

Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the dayScience
SourceJuly 29, 2024
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Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day
Data from the Bronx account for people’s daily mobility patterns, reveal demographic disparities in exposure levels. By Peter Dizikes | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute…

Water stored under artificial turf could make cities cooler and safer to play inScience
SourceJuly 9, 2024
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Water stored under artificial turf could make cities cooler and safer to play in
Artificial turf with an integrated subsurface water storage and irrigation system could make sports courts safer and cooler while helping cities with water and flood…

Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality ratesScience
SourceJuly 4, 2024
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Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
A study by ISGlobal analyses 919 European cities and their environmental quality, CO2 emissions and impact on human health. By Barcelona Institute for Global Health…

Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilienceNews
SourceApril 5, 2024
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Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience
A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030. By Karen McHugh | Horizon, the…
