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Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientists
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Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientistsClimate

Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientists

Paris, France | AFP Antarctic sea ice rebounded in December after a long period of record lows, US scientists said, giving pause to speculation that…
SourceSourceJanuary 8, 2025 Full article
Mathematical approach reveals hidden patterns in climate change and extreme weather
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Mathematical approach reveals hidden patterns in climate change and extreme weatherClimate

Mathematical approach reveals hidden patterns in climate change and extreme weather

In the ever-evolving field of climate science, breakthroughs often emerge when mathematics intersects with unexpected collaborations. Recently, an innovative study led by Zhiang Xie, a…
SourceSourceJanuary 7, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 1, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 1, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 1, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful studies published this week. Balancing renewable energy expansion and…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?
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Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?Science

Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?

The preferences of bees for specific floral traits play a crucial role in pollination, shaping ecosystems and food production. A recent study led by researchers…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
The crucial link between pollinators and food quality
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The crucial link between pollinators and food quality

Pollinators are not just essential for boosting crop yields — they also play a key role in determining the quality of the food we eat.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Spinning a tune: Chinese scientist names new spider species after pop songs
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Spinning a tune: Chinese scientist names new spider species after pop songsNews

Spinning a tune: Chinese scientist names new spider species after pop songs

Beijing, China | AFP - A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular "Mandopop" musician Jay Chou. Mi Xiaoqi, a…
SourceSourceJanuary 4, 2025 Full article
Bats ride storm winds to save energy on long migrations
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Bats ride storm winds to save energy on long migrationsScience

Bats ride storm winds to save energy on long migrations

Migrating bats across central Europe have been discovered using a surprising strategy to conserve energy: they 'surf' the warm winds of incoming storm fronts. This…
SourceSourceJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025
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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…
SourceSourceDecember 31, 2024 Full article
Leading healthy, sustainable lives is all fun and games
Leading healthy, sustainable lives is all fun and gamesNews

Leading healthy, sustainable lives is all fun and games

Nishtha Phutela | BML Munjal University in Haryana - By using an engaging format and features such as a scoreboard and rewards, games can help…
SourceSourceDecember 31, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024

Conservation efforts for Brazilian primates under threat from climate change and habitat loss Brazilian primates face escalating threats as climate change and deforestation combine to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024

3D concrete printing method captures carbon dioxide Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have pioneered a 3D concrete printing method that incorporates carbon…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 22, 2024 Full article
Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?
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Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?News

Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?

By Stephen Gray and Jianhua Zhang | Victoria University Sources of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are more ubiquitous than many people realise. But new ways…
SourceSourceDecember 21, 2024 Full article
Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths
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Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depthsScience

Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths

The tiny phytoplankton that drive oxygen production and carbon storage in Earth's oceans are revealing how they navigate their ever-changing underwater world. Diatoms are unicellular…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 50, 2024
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (research, science, climate)
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 50, 2024

FAIR principles advance IPCC assessment cycles Efforts to improve the transparency and utility of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessments have led to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 15, 2024 Full article
PIK’s strategic expansion will take place at the turn of the year
PIK’s strategic expansion will take place at the turn of the yearNews

PIK’s strategic expansion will take place at the turn of the year

PIK - Bundling climate expertise from the natural sciences to policy advice: at the beginning of 2025, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)…
SourceSourceDecember 15, 2024 Full article
AI tool aims to uncover wildlife secrets from online photos
AI tool aims to uncover wildlife secrets from online photosScience

AI tool aims to uncover wildlife secrets from online photos

Scientists have developed a new AI tool to unlock hidden insights from millions of wildlife images shared online, potentially revealing how species adapt to climate…
SourceSourceDecember 14, 2024 Full article
Leap in modelling human impact on climate offers potential early warnings of disasters
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Leap in modelling human impact on climate offers potential early warnings of disastersScience

Leap in modelling human impact on climate offers potential early warnings of disasters

A groundbreaking theoretical advancement has provided scientists with an improved framework for understanding the connections between observed climate changes and their human-made or natural causes.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024 Full article
FRONTIERS Science Journalism Program announces ten grant recipients
FRONTIERS Science Journalism Program announces ten grant recipientsNews

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Program announces ten grant recipients

The FRONTIERS Science Journalism in Residency Programme has selected ten science journalists to participate in its second round of residencies. The chosen candidates - Marta…
SourceSourceDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Laws on healthcare worker rights align with global standards with room for improvement
Laws on healthcare worker rights align with global standards with room for improvementScience

Laws on healthcare worker rights align with global standards with room for improvement

Fair pay policies are widely implemented while mental health services and non-discrimination policies are lacking. PLOS - More than half of laws and policies on…
SourceSourceDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024

Gene editing and plant domestication essential to protect food supplies in a worsening climate, scientists say Colm Gorey | Frontiers - We all need to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate change
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Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate changeScience

Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate change

Asian high-mountain rivers are transporting significantly more sediment downstream than they did just a few decades ago, with profound implications for agriculture, water quality, flood…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 5, 2024 Full article
Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread
Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spreadScience

Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread

Understanding how quickly viruses spread through populations is essential for combating infectious disease outbreaks. A study led by Simon Dellicour of the University of Brussels…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024

Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change University of Kansas - Urban and community planners have a…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024 Full article
Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discourses
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Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discoursesClimate

Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discourses

The metaphor 'tipping points,' long used to describe critical thresholds in climate systems, is now under scrutiny by researchers who argue it may hinder public…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 3, 2024 Full article