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Global sea ice cover hits record low in February as world continues hot streak
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Global sea ice cover hits record low in February as world continues hot streakClimate

Global sea ice cover hits record low in February as world continues hot streak

Paris, France | AFP Global sea ice cover reached a historic low in February, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, with temperatures spiking up to 11°C…
SourceSourceMarch 6, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: March 5, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 5, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 5, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: A new…
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Flies, temperature, and evolution: adapting to a changing world
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Flies, temperature, and evolution: adapting to a changing worldScience

Flies, temperature, and evolution: adapting to a changing world

Differences in genes and brain wiring between forest and desert flies could help explain how climate change impacts insects Summary: Insect populations have been declining…
SourceSourceMarch 5, 2025 Full article
What’s driving differences in tropical Pacific warming projections?
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What’s driving differences in tropical Pacific warming projections?Climate

What’s driving differences in tropical Pacific warming projections?

Summary: Climate models differ in their projections of sea surface temperature (SST) changes in the tropical Pacific, a key region influencing global climate. A study…
SourceSourceMarch 5, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: March 4, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: March 4, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 4, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Rice University…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 5, 2025 Full article
Fighting big oil’s misleading ads as disclosures and inoculations counter climate disinformation
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Fighting big oil’s misleading ads as disclosures and inoculations counter climate disinformationClimate

Fighting big oil’s misleading ads as disclosures and inoculations counter climate disinformation

A sneaky form of advertising favored by oil giants influences public opinion with climate action misperceptions, but researchers are studying potential solutions Summary: Oil companies…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
Rising temperatures could put half of global food crops at risk
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Rising temperatures could put half of global food crops at riskScience

Rising temperatures could put half of global food crops at risk

Global food security could be notably impacted by a marked decline in crop diversity if temperatures rise by more than 1.5°C, new research reveals Summary:…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in Tahoe
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Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in TahoeScience

Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in Tahoe

Summary: The iconic old-growth forest at Emerald Bay State Park, located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, faces a critical conservation challenge. Home to giant…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
Vital habitat in California rice fields supports wildlife
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Vital habitat in California rice fields supports wildlifeNews

Vital habitat in California rice fields supports wildlife

Summary: California’s Central Valley rice fields provide essential habitat for various wildlife species, from ducks and cranes to giant garter snakes and native fish. A…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
Satellite tracking of fossil fuel CO₂ emissions with NO₂ data
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Satellite tracking of fossil fuel CO₂ emissions with NO₂ dataClimate

Satellite tracking of fossil fuel CO₂ emissions with NO₂ data

Summary: Monitoring fossil fuel CO2 emissions is crucial for climate action, but traditional methods often struggle to distinguish anthropogenic sources from natural background levels. A…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from fines
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EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from finesNews

EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from fines

Brussels, Belgium | AFP EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by allowing them extra time to…
SourceSourceMarch 3, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 9, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 9, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 9, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. Morphing robot turns challenging terrain…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 3, 2025 Full article
Melting ice could slow vital Antarctic ocean current: study
Icebergs in Antarctica
Melting ice could slow vital Antarctic ocean current: studyClimate

Melting ice could slow vital Antarctic ocean current: study

Sydney, Australia | AFP The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published…
SourceSourceMarch 3, 2025 Full article
Nations fail to break deadlock on UN climate report timing
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Nations fail to break deadlock on UN climate report timingNews

Nations fail to break deadlock on UN climate report timing

Bangkok, Thailand | AFP Nations failed to break a deadlock over the timing of the UN's next blockbuster assessment of climate change science after a…
SourceSourceMarch 2, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Global sea ice hits record winter low
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Image of the day: Global sea ice hits record winter lowNews

Image of the day: Global sea ice hits record winter low

In early February 2025, global sea ice reached an all-time low, with Arctic and Antarctic ice covering just 15.76 million square kilometers. While Arctic ice…
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China missed key climate target last year: official data
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China missed key climate target last year: official dataNews

China missed key climate target last year: official data

Beijing, China | AFP China missed a key climate target in 2024 and emissions in the world's second-largest economy continued to rise as coal remained…
SourceSourceFebruary 28, 2025 Full article
Columbia’s Public Health School launches Climate and Health Center
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Columbia’s Public Health School launches Climate and Health CenterNews

Columbia’s Public Health School launches Climate and Health Center

The Center for Achieving Resilience in Climate and Health (C-ARCH) will serve as a “solutions lab” to build resiliency to health impacts of climate change…
SourceSourceFebruary 28, 2025 Full article
Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’s
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Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’sScience

Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’s

Summary Scientists discovered how a chemical modification of a key brain protein — potentially triggered by climate change-induced air pollution, pesticides, wildfires and processed meats…
SourceSourceFebruary 28, 2025 Full article
Earth’s past climate cycles reveal a predictable ice age timeline
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Earth’s past climate cycles reveal a predictable ice age timelineClimate

Earth’s past climate cycles reveal a predictable ice age timeline

Summary Researchers find a predictable pattern for the timing between Earth's glacial and interglacial periods Summary: Earth’s climate has followed a predictable pattern of glacial…
SourceSourceFebruary 28, 2025 Full article
China’s carbon neutrality strategy: A realistic path to the 2 °C goal
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China’s carbon neutrality strategy: A realistic path to the 2 °C goalScience

China’s carbon neutrality strategy: A realistic path to the 2 °C goal

Summary: China’s path to carbon neutrality: Aligning with the Paris Agreement’s 2°C target Summary: A new study published in Engineering examines how China can achieve…
SourceSourceFebruary 27, 2025 Full article
Tree mortality in urban boreal forests rises with climate change
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Tree mortality in urban boreal forests rises with climate changeScience

Tree mortality in urban boreal forests rises with climate change

Summary Climate change increases the risk of tree mortality in urban boreal forests Summary: Tree mortality is rising in urban boreal forests, with climate change…
SourceSourceFebruary 27, 2025 Full article
Proposed ‘weather control’ bans surge across US states
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Proposed ‘weather control’ bans surge across US statesNews

Proposed ‘weather control’ bans surge across US states

Washington, United States | AFP Fake stories that atmospheric experiments are triggering natural disasters have led to US states pushing blanket bans on weather modification,…
SourceSourceFebruary 27, 2025 Full article
Sustainable development strategies for mangrove communities in the Sundarbans
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Sustainable development strategies for mangrove communities in the SundarbansClimate

Sustainable development strategies for mangrove communities in the Sundarbans

Summary: Researchers make recommendations for promoting sustainable development in mangrove forest areas Summary: The Sundarbans, one of the world’s largest mangrove ecosystems, plays a crucial…
SourceSourceFebruary 27, 2025 Full article
Robot tracks underground fungal trade networks
Image: Network of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal network with a muti-nucleate reproductive spore imaged with a fluorescent dye and confocal microscopy
Robot tracks underground fungal trade networksScience

Robot tracks underground fungal trade networks

Summary Scientists build robot to track plant-fungal trade networks, revealing nature’s underground supply chains Summary: A team of international scientists has taken a groundbreaking step…
SourceSourceFebruary 26, 2025 Full article