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Image of the day: Reviving Estonia’s wooded meadows
Satellite Image: Alam-Pedja Reserve, Estonia (s. biodiversity)
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Image of the day: Reviving Estonia’s wooded meadows

Stretching across wetlands, forests, and rivers, the Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve in Estonia is one of the country’s most significant protected areas. Captured in this Copernicus…
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Image of the day: Terraced vines of the Moselle
Satellite image: The Moselle wine-growing region, Germany and Luxembourg
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Image of the day: Terraced vines of the Moselle

This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 23 October 2024, reveals the scenic Moselle wine region along the border between Luxembourg and Germany.…
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Image of the day: Belgium’s coldest winter night
Satellite image: Brussels, Belgium.
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Image of the day: Belgium’s coldest winter night

On 17 February 2025, Belgium experienced its coldest night of the current meteorological winter, as recorded by the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI). In Uccle, the…
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Image of the day: Little Danube, Slovakia
Satellite imagery: Little Danube, Slovakia
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Image of the day: Little Danube, Slovakia

This false-color Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, captured on 5 February 2025, reveals the winding course of the Little Danube in Slovakia. A tributary of the Danube…
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Image of the day: Panevėžys, Lithuania
Satellite image: Panevėžys, Lithuania
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Image of the day: Panevėžys, Lithuania

Panevėžys, a key industrial and cultural center in northern Lithuania, stands at the crossroads of major European transport routes. The city is known for its…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 16, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Lava flows from Mount Etna
Satellite image: Mount Etna, Italy
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Image of the day: Lava flows from Mount Etna

Rising over 3,300 meters on the eastern coast of Sicily, Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano and one of the most studied in the…
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Image of the day: Protecting Central Europe’s largest floodplain forest
Satellite image: Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia
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Image of the day: Protecting Central Europe’s largest floodplain forest

Stretching across the lowlands where the Morava and Dyje Rivers intertwine, a vast floodplain forest thrives at the crossroads of Austria, the Czech Republic, and…
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Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforest
Sattelite image: Perućica rainforest, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Image of the day: Perućica, Europe’s last primeval rainforest

Nestled within Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Sutjeska National Park, Perućica is one of Europe’s last remaining primeval rainforests. This untouched expanse, near the border with Montenegro,…
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Image of the day: January 2025 sets new global warmth record
Image: Surface Air Temperature Anomaly for January 2025 (C)
Image of the day: January 2025 sets new global warmth recordNews

Image of the day: January 2025 sets new global warmth record

January 2025 has been confirmed as the warmest January ever recorded, underscoring the ongoing shift in global climate patterns. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change…
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Image of the day: A shared cultural capital on the Italy-Slovenia border
Satellite image: Nova Gorica, Slovenia and Gorizia, Italy (s.culture)
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Image of the day: A shared cultural capital on the Italy-Slovenia border

For nearly four decades, the European Capitals of Culture program has showcased the richness of European heritage, highlighting cities that use culture to shape their…
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Image of the day: Secoveljske soline wetlands
Satellite image: Secoveljske soline wetlands in Slovenia
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Image of the day: Secoveljske soline wetlands

Each year on 2 February, World Wetlands Day highlights the crucial role of wetlands in preserving biodiversity and maintaining environmental health. One of these vital…
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Image of the day: Germany’s renewable energy revolution
Nordergründe offshore wind farm in the North Sea, Germany (s renewable energy)
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Image of the day: Germany’s renewable energy revolution

In a historic achievement for Germany, renewable energy sources made up 59% of the country’s electricity generation in 2024, marking a steady rise from 56%…
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Image of the day: Cyprus transforms its infrastructure for growth
Satellite image: Limassol, Cyprus
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Image of the day: Cyprus transforms its infrastructure for growth

Cyprus A picturesque Mediterranean island celebrated for its history and strategic importance, is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades to foster economic growth and connectivity. Known as…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 24, 2025 Full article
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe
Two so-called 'sun stones', which are small flat shale pieces with finely incised patterns and sun motifs. They are known only from the island of Bornholm, in the Baltic Sea
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate

Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe

Major cultural changesSun stones to be exhibited in CopenhagenVolcanic eruption 2,900 BC A volcanic eruption around 2,900 BC, documented through ice core analysis from Greenland…
SourceSourceJanuary 17, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averages
Satellite image - Alps
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Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averages

After an unusually dry start to the season, a cold wave sweeping across Europe has delivered substantial snowfall to the Alps, creating an idyllic setting…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Iberian lynx recovery in Portugal’s Vale do Guadiana
Iberian lynx population in Portugal lives almost exclusively in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park of the Algarve shown in this satellite image
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Image of the day: Iberian lynx recovery in Portugal’s Vale do Guadiana

In a remarkable conservation success story, the Iberian lynx population in Portugal has shown a dramatic recovery over the past decade. Focused efforts, including rewilding…
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Image of the day: Witznitz Solar Park powers Europe’s renewable future
Witznitz Solar Park, satellite imagery - reduce co2 emissions
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Image of the day: Witznitz Solar Park powers Europe’s renewable future

The Witznitz Solar Park, located near Leipzig in eastern Germany, stands as a monumental achievement in Europe’s renewable energy sector. Spanning approximately 500 hectares on…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacy
Satellite image of Toruń, Poland
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Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacy

Perched on the banks of the Vistula River in north-central Poland, Toruń boasts a legacy that intertwines history, science, and culture. As one of Poland’s…
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From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025
Digital green screen environment day
From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025News

From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025

From solar energy beamed from space to genetic brain maps and live self-repairing bridges, research in 2025 is promising. And we may see more changes…
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Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris
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Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris

The wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris in Greece form one of the country's most ecologically significant landscapes. Spanning over 18,000 hectares, this vast Natura…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling
Paper in a bin
Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recyclingNews

Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling

Denmark, a country among the highest producers of waste in Europe, is enacting a new law designed to curb excessive packaging use and enhance recycling…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024 Full article
EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineries
The Rural BioReFarmeries consortium, which includes 19 partners from 8 EU countries, met in Cork for the project kick-off meeting.
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EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineries

A new initiative, the Rural BioReFarmeries (RBRF) project, is set to revolutionize the bioeconomy in Europe by focusing on green biorefineries powered by grasslands. Funded…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024

Mountain permafrost is warming across Europe Roman Oester | SLF - Permafrost temperatures in Europe's mountain regions are rising steadily, in some cases by more…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Energy revolution beneath our feet
High angle of model for renewable energy with geothermal power
Energy revolution beneath our feetNews

Energy revolution beneath our feet

Deep underground lies a largely untapped source of carbon-neutral energy that holds immense potential: geothermal heat. Compact, consistent, and environmentally friendly, it promises energy independence…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024 Full article