Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate
SourceJanuary 17, 2025
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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…

Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averagesNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025
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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…

Image of the day: Iberian lynx recovery in Portugal’s Vale do GuadianaNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 7, 2025
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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…

Image of the day: Witznitz Solar Park powers Europe’s renewable futureNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 3, 2025
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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…

Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacyNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025
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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…

From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025News
SourceDecember 31, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and IsmarisNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024
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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…

Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recyclingNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024
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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…

EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineriesNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
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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…

Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Mountain permafrost is warming…

Energy revolution beneath our feetNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: Snow blankets the Pyrenees after intense stormNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 17, 2024
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Image of the day: Snow blankets the Pyrenees after intense storm
On December 15, 2024, the Pyrenees mountains experienced an intense snowstorm that transformed the landscape, affecting both sides of the mountain range. In Spain, the…

Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from spaceNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 15, 2024
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Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from space
Lake Engure, a shallow coastal lake in Latvia, stands out as a sanctuary for biodiversity. Recognized as a Ramsar site, it serves as a critical…

Stone Age discovery uncovers life and death of ancient Ukrainian communitiesScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 12, 2024
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Stone Age discovery uncovers life and death of ancient Ukrainian communities
A study led by Johannes Müller at the Institute of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology, at Kiel University, sheds light on the lives of Neolithic individuals…

Air pollution’s persistent toll on health and nature across EuropeNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024
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Air pollution’s persistent toll on health and nature across Europe
Air pollution continues to pose significant risks to human health and ecosystems in Europe, despite some progress in mitigating its impact. According to the European…

Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026News
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
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Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026
Guimarães, Portugal, has been named the European Green Capital for 2026, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and innovative environmental policies. With over 70% of Europeans…

Will Trump’s energy policies strain US-EU ties?News
SourceDecember 6, 2024
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Will Trump’s energy policies strain US-EU ties?
OPINION | By Pier Paolo Raimondi, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan Trump’s energy and climate policies, aimed at “dominance,” may widen divides with Europe…

Climate change impacts on European soils reveal microbial vulnerabilitiesClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: Alpine resorts open for the season after recent snowfallsNews
SourceNovember 27, 2024
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Image of the day: Alpine resorts open for the season after recent snowfalls
Many ski resorts in the Alps have welcomed the new ski season thanks to heavy snowfall after the recent Arctic blast which hit Europe in…

Image of the day: Estonia’s Oldest and Largest National ParkNews
SourceNovember 24, 2024
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Image of the day: Estonia’s Oldest and Largest National Park
Lahemaa, located in northern Estonia on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, is the country’s oldest and largest national park, spanning over 725…

Tinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOsNews
SourceOctober 29, 2024
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Tinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOs
Paris, France | AFP - Tinned tuna in many European countries is contaminated with dangerous levels of mercury, according to two environment pressure groups who…

Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusiveClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024
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Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusive
The global effort to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is advancing, but the path to net-zero by 2050 may face serious challenges. A recent…

Fossils reveal dramatic shifts in Southern Europe’s ecosystem across Glacial cyclesNews
SourceOctober 24, 2024
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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…

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024Science
SourceOctober 20, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024
Vulnerability of Arctic-Boreal methane emissions to climate change The rapid warming of the Arctic-Boreal region has led to the concern that large amounts of methane…
