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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. Table of Contents Constructed strain…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 23, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Denmark’s Kalundborg Fjord
Satellite Image: Kalundborg Fjord, Denmark
Image of the day: Denmark’s Kalundborg FjordNews

Image of the day: Denmark’s Kalundborg Fjord

Kalundborg Fjord, located on the western coast of Zealand, Denmark, is a picturesque inlet that seamlessly blends natural beauty with industrial innovation. The city of…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 23, 2025 Full article
How melting glaciers affect everyday lives
Image: Aerial View of the Baltoro Glacier (s. climate, global warming)
How melting glaciers affect everyday livesClimate

How melting glaciers affect everyday lives

Geneva, Switzerland | AFP The melting of glaciers -- a direct consequence of global warming -- is accelerating, with dramatic consequences for lives and livelihoods.…
SourceSourceMarch 21, 2025 Full article
Energy election: How nuclear is already costing us
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Energy election: How nuclear is already costing usNews

Energy election: How nuclear is already costing us

Australians already pay for the political divide on energy policy, so throwing the questionable merits of nuclear into the election debate just ups the cost.…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2025 Full article
Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientists
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Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientistsNews

Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientists

Washington, United States | AFP The Trump administration plans to lay off hundreds of scientists and researchers from the US federal government as part of…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Kakhovka Dam destruction unleashed a hidden environmental crisis
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Kakhovka Dam destruction unleashed a hidden environmental crisisScience

Kakhovka Dam destruction unleashed a hidden environmental crisis

Summary: The destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam in June 2023 triggered severe environmental consequences beyond immediate flooding, according to a new study published in Science.…
SourceSourceMarch 14, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Panabo City, the Philippines
Satellite Image: Panabo City, the Philippines
Image of the day: Panabo City, the PhilippinesNews

Image of the day: Panabo City, the Philippines

The Philippines, one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, faces increasing risks from environmental pressures, including ground subsidence. This phenomenon, which causes gradual…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 13, 2025 Full article
Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climate
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Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climateScience

Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climate

Denmark is embarking on an ambitious effort to restore its natural landscapes and reduce agricultural land use through large-scale tree planting. As part of the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 13, 2025 Full article
Snorkel with me to understand climate change, Palau president tells Trump
Image: Aerial View of City Near Body of Water, Palau
Snorkel with me to understand climate change, Palau president tells TrumpNews

Snorkel with me to understand climate change, Palau president tells Trump

Tokyo, Japan | AFP The leader of climate-vulnerable Palau wants US President Donald Trump to come snorkelling with him to understand the "slow death" caused…
SourceSourceMarch 12, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Hornindalsvatnet, Norway
Satellite image: Hornindalsvatnet Lake, Norway
Image of the day: Hornindalsvatnet, NorwayNews

Image of the day: Hornindalsvatnet, Norway

Hornindalsvatnet, located in western Norway, is Europe’s deepest lake, plunging to a depth of 514 meters. Unlike many other Norwegian lakes, it is not fed…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 10, 2025 Full article
Most climate plans ignore plastics
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Most climate plans ignore plasticsScience

Most climate plans ignore plastics

Summary Time to count plastics in climate action and counter Trump effect Summary: Plastics contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet most climate action…
SourceSourceMarch 7, 2025 Full article
Global sea ice cover hits record low in February as world continues hot streak
Seals resting on an iceberg in Johns Hopkins Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park
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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 6, 2025 Full article
Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in Tahoe
Image: A UC Davis field crew conducts forest inventory in the Emerald Point old-growth stand at Lake Tahoe
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
Image: Rice silos and birds
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
EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from fines
Image: Electric vehicle charger plug with digital display (s. EU, carmaker)
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
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
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
Danish group calls for national pesticide ban near drinking water wells
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Danish group calls for national pesticide ban near drinking water wellsNews

Danish group calls for national pesticide ban near drinking water wells

Denmark | The Danish Society for Nature Conservation After six years of attempts to safeguard Denmark’s drinking water wells, voluntary agreements with landowners have fallen…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 2, 2025 Full article
England allows wild beaver releases in ‘milestone’ for UK nature
Image: Close-Up Portrait of a European Beaver in Nature
England allows wild beaver releases in ‘milestone’ for UK natureNews

England allows wild beaver releases in ‘milestone’ for UK nature

London, United Kingdom | AFP Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling a return to…
SourceSourceMarch 1, 2025 Full article
French city Nice backtracks on big cruise ship ban
Image: Nice, France (s. big cruise ship)
French city Nice backtracks on big cruise ship banNews

French city Nice backtracks on big cruise ship ban

Nice, France | AFP The mayor of Nice backtracked Friday on sharply limiting visits by large cruise ships to avoid overtourism in the French Riviera…
SourceSourceMarch 1, 2025 Full article
Challenges and potential for underground CO₂ storage in Switzerland
Image: Purple and Yellow Flowers Near White Mountain during Daytime (s. Matterhorn, carbon storage)
Challenges and potential for underground CO₂ storage in SwitzerlandScience

Challenges and potential for underground CO₂ storage in Switzerland

In brief: Storing CO₂ underground in SwitzerlandResearchers at ETH Zurich have investigated whether CO₂ can be permanently stored underground in the Swiss Alps by compiling…
SourceSourceMarch 1, 2025 Full article
China missed key climate target last year: official data
Aerial view: Shanghai, China (s. climate target, carbon emissions)
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