New research uncovers how decreased rainfall and drought affect plant diversityScience
SourceJanuary 31, 2025
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New research uncovers how decreased rainfall and drought affect plant diversity
Summary: Reduced rainfall threatens plant diversity Summary: Declining precipitation leads to a loss of plant species in dryland ecosystems, but the role of dominant grasses…

Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North AmericaClimate
SourceJanuary 29, 2025
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Grassland drought resilience differs between Eurasia and North America
Summary Research contrasts drought sensitivity of Eurasian and North American grasslandsGrasslands and the global carbon cycle Summary Grasslands in Eurasia and North America respond differently…

Climate Science Digest: January 23, 2025Science
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 24, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 23, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Stronger stress response in…

Megadroughts on the riseNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 17, 2025
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Megadroughts on the rise
Long-term megadroughts are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies worldwide, according to a new study published in Science. Unveiling hidden…

Global climate summary for December 2024FactsNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025
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Global climate summary for December 2024
In Brief: December global temperature reached 1.26°C above the 20th-century average, marking the second-warmest December on record. Northern Hemisphere snow cover ranked 13th lowest; Eurasia…

Lessons from 2024’s climate eventsClimate
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 13, 2025
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Lessons from 2024’s climate events
The year 2024 brought unprecedented climate challenges, marked by severe droughts in southern Africa and Central America, catastrophic flooding in Spain, and the destructive Hurricane…

Hottest year on record drives global water disastersNews
SourceJanuary 6, 2025
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Hottest year on record drives global water disasters
A year of unprecedented heat in 2024 disrupted global water systems, exacerbating floods, droughts, and storms worldwide. A report by The Australian National University (ANU),…

‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024Science
SourceDecember 27, 2024
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‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024
HeatFloodsCyclonesDroughts and wildfiresEconomic toll From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa, nowhere was spared…

Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024
Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…

Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
Droughts are intensifying worldwide, with devastating implications for ecosystems, economies, and human security. Often termed a “slow onset, silent killer,” this escalating threat is now…

Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in BrazilNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
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Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in Brazil
Brazil, the world's leading exporter of soya and corn, endured a harrowing drought in 2024, leaving its vast agricultural sector grappling with one of the…

World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient futureClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
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World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future
Droughts are becoming one of the most pressing global challenges, with impacts expected to affect three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050. In response, the…

Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 30, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024
Heat sensitivity weakens immune performance in wild monkeys A study from the University of Michigan reveals that wild capuchin monkeys experience a decline in immune…

Image of the day: Record drought in SicilyNews
SourceNovember 29, 2024
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Image of the day: Record drought in Sicily
In 2024, Sicily, Italy faced its worst drought in almost 20 years, with nearly empty reservoirs and water rationing affecting up to two million people.…

Innovative water transfer model offers cost-effective drought solutions in the Western U.S.NewsScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 28, 2024
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Innovative water transfer model offers cost-effective drought solutions in the Western U.S.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have proposed a groundbreaking two-way water leasing model designed to address water scarcity challenges in…

Chromatic COF sensors integrated into microneedles provide early warning for plant drought stressScience
SourceNovember 25, 2024
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Chromatic COF sensors integrated into microneedles provide early warning for plant drought stress
Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have developed an innovative method to detect plant dehydration, integrating Covalent Organic Framework (COF) sensors into…

Climate Science Digest: November 14, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 14, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 14, 2024
National and EU Policy critical to control emissions in Germany’s emerging hydrogen economy A new study by the Research Institute for Sustainability – Helmholtz Centre…

Climate Science Digest: November 13, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 13, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 13, 2024
Air pollution exposure may be associated with eczema Data from hundreds of thousands of U.S. adults suggests that each zip code increase of 10 µm/m3…

Image of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditionsNews
SourceNovember 12, 2024
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Image of the day: Greek chestnut harvest affected by extreme weather conditions
In the Greek village of Kissos, chestnuts trees have been affected by months of extreme heat and drought following the country’s warmest winter and summer…

Climate Science Digest: November 12, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 12, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 12, 2024
Longer droughts, bigger floods: UMass Amherst Hydrologist maps the future of water in New England New England, warming faster than any other U.S. region, faces…

Climate Science Digest: November 9, 2024Science
SourceNovember 9, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 9, 2024
The American Meteorological Society continuously publishes research on climate, weather, and water in its 12 journals. Many of these articles are available for early online…

U.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patternsFactsNews
Muser NewsDeskNovember 9, 2024
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U.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patterns
In October 2024, the United States experienced rapid drought expansion, extreme heat, and a complex interplay of weather events that have set new records and…

Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American WestClimate
Adrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024
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Rising heat, not just lack of rain, is intensifying droughts in the American West
Climate change is rewriting the rulebook for drought in the American West, where higher temperatures are transforming what might otherwise be mild droughts into severe,…

Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon RiverNews
SourceNovember 6, 2024
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Image of the day: Drought in the Amazon River
Since 2023, the Amazon River has been affected by a severe drought. The consequences of the crisis are far-reaching, affecting local economies and resources. In…
