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Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic
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Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian ArcticClimate

Climate change heightens zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic

A new review sheds light on zoonotic infections — diseases transmitted between animals and humans—in the Canadian Arctic, a region increasingly impacted by climate change…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 20, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024

University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on Mars University of Houston - A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestations
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New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestationsScience

New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestations

Microscopic but mighty, plant-parasitic nematodes are responsible for $160 billion in agricultural losses worldwide every year. Among the most destructive is the southern root-knot nematode,…
SourceSourceDecember 15, 2024 Full article
Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globally
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Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globallyScience

Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globally

Ticks are crossing borders on the wings of migratory birds, potentially carrying pathogens into new regions. Rising global temperatures linked to the climate crisis are…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 18, 2024 Full article
Benefits of organic farming for honey bees
Benefits of organic farming for honey beesScience

Benefits of organic farming for honey bees

A recent study conducted by researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Göttingen has revealed that organic farming and the use…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024 Full article
Forecasting climate’s impact on a debilitating disease
Forecasting climate’s impact on a debilitating diseaseClimate

Forecasting climate’s impact on a debilitating disease

In Brazil, climate and other human-made environmental changes threaten decades-long efforts to fight a widespread and debilitating parasitic disease. Now, a partnership between researchers from…
SourceSourceAugust 5, 2024 Full article