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Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the future
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Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the futureScience

Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the future

Summary:New research analyzed tree rings and fire scars to compare modern fires to those in the past Summary: A recent study highlights an alarming trend:…
SourceSourceFebruary 14, 2025 Full article
How fungi help store carbon in soil for millennia
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How fungi help store carbon in soil for millenniaScience

How fungi help store carbon in soil for millennia

Summary: Fungi’s hidden power Summary: Fungi play a critical role in soil carbon storage, yet their long-term impact on stabilizing carbon remains underexplored. A new…
SourceSourceFebruary 9, 2025 Full article
How vicuñas are reviving lifeless Andean landscapes with dung
Vicuñas are the smallest and most elegant camelids, with a slender body and long legs. They have long and soft fur that is golden brown on the back and white on the belly and face
How vicuñas are reviving lifeless Andean landscapes with dungScience

How vicuñas are reviving lifeless Andean landscapes with dung

SummaryNature’s unexpected gardenersReshaping ecosystems for a warming world Summary As climate change accelerates glacier retreat, ecosystems struggle to adapt to barren, nutrient-poor soils. In the…
SourceSourceJanuary 27, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
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Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025

In Brief: Limited access to air conditioning could increase emergency visits for respiratory issues during wildfire events, a new study finds.Introducing a climate fee on…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 11, 2025 Full article
Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?
Bees on a Sunflower
Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?Science

Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?

The preferences of bees for specific floral traits play a crucial role in pollination, shaping ecosystems and food production. A recent study led by researchers…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Global focus on preserving glaciers set for 2025
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Global focus on preserving glaciers set for 2025

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UNESCO are spearheading a major international initiative to combat the alarming decline of glaciers worldwide. Dubbed the International Year…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024 Full article
Connectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial diversity
Artificial ponds used as mesocosms forming pond networks
Connectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial diversityScience

Connectivity loss in pond networks threatens microbial diversity

Even the smallest ecosystems, like ponds, are feeling the pressures of global biodiversity loss, with human-driven fragmentation posing a significant threat. These often-overlooked waterbodies are…
SourceSourceDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024

The collaborative power of AI and citizen science in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) - The SDGs were…
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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024

Climate change impacting freshwater fish species, study finds University of Bristol - Freshwater fish populations that dwell nearer the poles are outperforming their equatorial counterparts,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systems
Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systemsClimate

Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systems

Complex systems, from ecosystems and economies to pandemics and thermodynamics, have long challenged scientists with their intricate interplay of micro- and macro-level dynamics. Traditional models…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 8, 2024 Full article
Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds
Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study findsClimate

Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds

Mangroves are proving to be indispensable allies in the fight against climate change, providing $855 billion in global flood protection benefits, according to a new…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollution
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Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollutionScience

Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollution

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are investigating whether insects can offer a viable solution to the persistent problem of microplastic pollution. A…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Coral reef restoration as a crucial strategy for ecosystem resilience
Coral reef restoration as a crucial strategy for ecosystem resilienceScience

Coral reef restoration as a crucial strategy for ecosystem resilience

Coral reefs, vital ecosystems that support marine biodiversity and are essential to the food and livelihoods of millions of people, face mounting threats from climate…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024 Full article
Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilities
Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilitiesClimate

Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilities

Scientists have uncovered how soil microbes, critical for ecosystem health, respond to extreme weather events, shedding light on the risks posed by climate change. The…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024Science

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…
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Climate Science Digest: November 27, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
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Climate Science Digest: November 27, 2024

Conserving nature can shield cities from floods A University of British Columbia (UBC) study reveals that conserving just five percent of watersheds, representing two percent…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 28, 2024 Full article
Trees show resilience in adapting to climate change
Trees show resilience in adapting to climate changeScience

Trees show resilience in adapting to climate change

Climate change poses significant challenges to plant life, threatening ecosystems worldwide. Researchers at Michigan State University’s Walker lab, part of the U.S. Department of Energy…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024Climate

Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024

Air pollution and eye health: CU Anschutz study highlights emerging risks A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a striking…
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Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announced
Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announcedNews

Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announced

Applied Microbiology International - The prizes, awarded by the learned society Applied Microbiology International (AMI), celebrate the brightest minds in the field and promote the…
SourceSourceNovember 13, 2024 Full article
Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the world’s rare temperate rainforests by 2100
Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the world’s rare temperate rainforests by 2100Climate

Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the world’s rare temperate rainforests by 2100

The world’s temperate rainforests, rare ecosystems found only in cool, moist climates, are facing unprecedented threats from climate change, according to new research by scientists…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024 Full article
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate changeClimateNews

Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, coastal forests face an escalating risk of being overtaken by marshes and open waters. A recent study by North…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 2, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
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Climate Science Digest: November 2, 2024

Study explores soot and volatile particles' role in contrail formation and climate impact Contrails form across the sky behind a jet aircraft engine. Credit: Mateus…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 2, 2024 Full article