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Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability
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Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stabilityClimate

Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability

Climate change, intensified by oceanic cycles, is reshaping weather patterns across the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Rising temperatures, driven by fluctuations in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to nature
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Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to natureNewsScience

Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to nature

Elana Kimbrell | Stanford University - Amid growing pressure to report on nature-related risks and impacts, an open-source footprinting tool offers a scientific and transparent…
SourceSourceOctober 31, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsHow local…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communities
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The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communitiesNews

The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communities

A coalition of global organizations launched the Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy today at COP16, uniting over 20 partners with the goal of fostering a sustainable,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 43, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 43, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 43, 2024

Intensified greenhouse gas prediction: Configuring Gate with Fine-Tuning Shifts with Bi-LSTM and GRU System On a global scale, climate change refers to persistent alterations in…
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Fossils reveal dramatic shifts in Southern Europe’s ecosystem across Glacial cycles
Fossils reveal dramatic shifts in Southern Europe’s ecosystem across Glacial cyclesNews

Fossils reveal dramatic shifts in Southern Europe’s ecosystem across Glacial cycles

PLOS | MP - Fossils dating back over 600,000 years have uncovered key insights into how Southern Europe's ecosystems adapted to dramatic climate changes, according…
SourceSourceOctober 24, 2024 Full article
Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate
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Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rateScience

Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate

A recent study has revealed a significant rise in industrial activities across the Arctic, with more than 800,000 square kilometers of land impacted by human…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
Loss of ‘nitrogen fixers’ threatens biodiversity, ecosystems: MSU study
Loss of ‘nitrogen fixers’ threatens biodiversity, ecosystems: MSU studyScience

Loss of ‘nitrogen fixers’ threatens biodiversity, ecosystems: MSU study

MSU Assistant Professor Ryan A. Folk, coauthor of the study DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp7953 Credit: Robby Lozano | © Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi - Mississippi State…
SourceSourceOctober 19, 2024 Full article
Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollution
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Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollutionScience

Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollution

A 24-year field study conducted in Minnesota has shed light on the compounded threat that nitrogen pollution and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide pose to grassland…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024 Full article
Grasslands respond rapidly to climate change
Grasslands respond rapidly to climate changeScience

Grasslands respond rapidly to climate change

In the world of ecosystems affected by climate change, grasslands are proving to be the fast responders. While forests may take years to reveal the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024 Full article
Deep-water reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific face severe cold-water bleaching and mortality
Deep-water reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific face severe cold-water bleaching and mortalityClimate

Deep-water reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific face severe cold-water bleaching and mortality

New study highlights that deep coral ecosystems in the Eastern Pacific likely face a two-pronged threat over the 21st century: bleaching driven by the intrusion…
SourceSourceOctober 12, 2024 Full article
Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concerns
Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concernsScience

Rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula sparks climate concerns

The Antarctic Peninsula has experienced a dramatic increase in vegetation cover over the past four decades, according to new research. A study by the universities…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain
Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rainClimate

Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain

Ecosystem carbon dioxide emissions are known to be higher in warmer climates, leading to concerns that global warming could accelerate emissions and intensify the greenhouse…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024 Full article
The Buzz About Bees
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The Buzz About Bees

Why these tiny insects are vital for Earth and Humanity? Bees, often just thought of as insects that sting or make honey, play an incredibly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 18, 2024 Full article
Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate change
Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate changeClimate

Jellyfish, a rising star in marine ecosystems amid climate change

For years, jellyfish were considered a trophic dead-end in marine ecosystems, serving little more than a last-resort food source for predatory fish. However, recent research…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 14, 2024 Full article
Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero
Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate heroScience

Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero

By Eng-Seng Chan and Wail Gourich, Monash University Malaysia | 360info The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake Balaton
Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake BalatonScience

Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake Balaton

By Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) What was Lake Balaton like in its natural state, and when did it change? Can its near-natural condition still be…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climates
Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climatesScience

Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climates

Study sheds new light on the capacity of plants to respond to climate change. By Katie Spenceley | University of Sydney The study is an…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Great Barrier Reef facing catastrophic damage, research shows
Great Barrier Reef facing catastrophic damage, research showsClimate

Great Barrier Reef facing catastrophic damage, research shows

By University of Melbourne The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the…
SourceSourceAugust 7, 2024 Full article
Rethinking the Blue Economy: a network to assess impact on coastal communities
Rethinking the Blue Economy: a network to assess impact on coastal communitiesClimateNews

Rethinking the Blue Economy: a network to assess impact on coastal communities

By European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Oceans cover 70% of earth’s surface and the earth has around 620.000 kilometers of coastline. This is…
SourceSourceJuly 16, 2024 Full article
How a plant app helps identify the consequences of climate change
How a plant app helps identify the consequences of climate changeScience

How a plant app helps identify the consequences of climate change

By leveraging millions of time-stamped observations, researchers can identify plant rhythms and ecological patterns year-round. By German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig A…
SourceSourceJuly 9, 2024 Full article
Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest
Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest

Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest

By Aslina Baharum, Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur | 360info Virtual reality and augmented reality offer a game-changing approach to biodiversity management. Imagine exploring a…
SourceSourceJune 26, 2024 Full article
Climate change accelerates emergence of insects
Climate change accelerates emergence of insectsClimateScience

Climate change accelerates emergence of insects

By Jess Whitty | La Trobe University Researchers at La Trobe University’s Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems have exposed the hidden consequences of climate change on…
SourceSourceJune 24, 2024 Full article
Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restoration
Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restorationScience

Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restoration

By Duke Nicholas School of the Environment | Duke University Scientists have created a research framework to incorporate ecological theory – mathematical models and concepts…
SourceSourceJune 18, 2024 Full article