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Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024
Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024

The collaborative power of AI and citizen science in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) - The SDGs were…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 17, 2024 Full article
Multinational enterprises hinder global sustainability goals with profit-driven strategies
Multinational enterprises hinder global sustainability goals with profit-driven strategiesScience

Multinational enterprises hinder global sustainability goals with profit-driven strategies

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are undermining global sustainability efforts by prioritizing profit over meaningful innovation, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Despite…
SourceSourceDecember 15, 2024 Full article
Stone Age discovery uncovers life and death of ancient Ukrainian communities
Stone Age discovery uncovers life and death of ancient Ukrainian communitiesScience

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 12, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024
Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024

Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa | Penn State - The more time you spend on social media, the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 48, 2024
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 48, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 48, 2024

Innovative approach highlights marine heatwaves’ impacts on seagrass ecosystems Seagrass meadows, essential to marine biodiversity and ecosystem services, are increasingly threatened by climate change, especially…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024 Full article
Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risks
Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risksScience

Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risks

People experienced less stress and anxiety while listening to nature soundscapes, but the addition of road traffic noise increased their stress and anxiety. Manmade sounds…
SourceSourceNovember 28, 2024 Full article
Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan
Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in JapanScience

Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan

Scientists report that upgrading the insulation in new homes is a cost-effective method for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. During winter, cold indoor temperatures…
SourceSourceNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept
Most people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate

Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept

A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
‘Marine Identity’ can help save the ocean
‘Marine Identity’ can help save the oceanScience

‘Marine Identity’ can help save the ocean

Research led by Dr. Pamela Buchan from the University of Exeter reveals that people's deep connection to the ocean, referred to as "marine identity," can…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage
Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate

Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage

A striking 72% of people - nearly three out of four people - across 18 G20 countries believe it should be a criminal offence for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024 Full article
New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequality
New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequalityClimate

New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequality

Millions of women employed in the global fisheries industry are being sidelined as new technologies, designed to counter the effects of climate change and economic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024 Full article
Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice
Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justiceScience

Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice

By Chalmers University of Technology Involving women in implementing solar energy technologies in developing countries not only has great climate impact. A new study published…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commutersScience

Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters

Economically disadvantaged and racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particular matter during their home to work commutes. PLOS - New York City…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens
Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsensClimateScience

Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens

By Alex Morrison | University of Exeter Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say. With significant migration expected…
SourceSourceJuly 29, 2024 Full article
Understanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in Japan
Understanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in JapanScience

Understanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in Japan

By Waseda University Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased likelihood of other such outbreaks in the future warrant the strengthening of epidemic surveillance systems.…
SourceSourceJuly 17, 2024 Full article
We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animals
We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animalsScience

We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animals

By SWPS University Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing out its individual qualities may change children's attitudes towards animals. It makes…
SourceSourceJuly 15, 2024 Full article