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Image of the day: Wildfire spreads across Mount Garač, Montenegro
Satellite Image: Mount Garač, Montenegro (s. wildfire)
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Image of the day: Wildfire spreads across Mount Garač, Montenegro

A wildfire erupted on Mount Garač in Montenegro’s Danilovgrad Municipality on 8 March 2025, spreading quickly due to dry conditions and strong winds. Firefighters, including…
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AI-powered wildfire detection shows 93% accuracy in Amazon rainforest study
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AI-powered wildfire detection shows 93% accuracy in Amazon rainforest studyScience

AI-powered wildfire detection shows 93% accuracy in Amazon rainforest study

Integrating this new technology with current AI systems could help detect wildfires, such as the devastating LA blazes, to enhance earlier warning strategies – experts…
SourceSourceMarch 9, 2025 Full article
Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in Tahoe
Image: A UC Davis field crew conducts forest inventory in the Emerald Point old-growth stand at Lake Tahoe
Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in TahoeScience

Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in Tahoe

Summary: The iconic old-growth forest at Emerald Bay State Park, located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, faces a critical conservation challenge. Home to giant…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Image: Illustration - air pollution and wildfire smoke may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’sScience

Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’s

Summary Scientists discovered how a chemical modification of a key brain protein — potentially triggered by climate change-induced air pollution, pesticides, wildfires and processed meats…
SourceSourceFebruary 28, 2025 Full article
Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study finds
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Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study findsScience

Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study finds

Summary Beyond the burn: Harvesting dead wood to reduce wildfires and store carbon Summary: A century of fire suppression, combined with climate change and drought,…
SourceSourceFebruary 26, 2025 Full article
Los Angeles wildfires costliest in history: Munich Re
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Los Angeles wildfires costliest in history: Munich ReNews

Los Angeles wildfires costliest in history: Munich Re

Frankfurt, Germany | AFP German reinsurance giant Munich Re said Wednesday that last month's huge wildfires in Los Angeles had been the costliest "in the…
SourceSourceFebruary 26, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: February 21, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: February 21, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 21, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: A new…
SourceSourceFebruary 22, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam Island
Satellite image: Amsterdam Island, France (s. wildfire)
Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam IslandNews

Image of the day: Wildfires devastate Amsterdam Island

An ecological disaster Loss of a vital climate monitoring station Evacuation and damage assessment Uncertain path to recovery A wildfire that broke out on January…
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Climate Science Digest: February 17, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: February 17, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 17, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief:A new study…
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 7, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 7, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 7, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. In brief: Phytoplankton use sunlight…
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Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the future
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Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the futureScience

Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the future

Summary:New research analyzed tree rings and fire scars to compare modern fires to those in the past Summary: A recent study highlights an alarming trend:…
SourceSourceFebruary 14, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: February 12, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: February 12, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 12, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Tapping into…
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Image of the day: Bushfire destruction in Grampians National Park, Australia
Satellite images: Expanding bushfire destruction in Grampians National Park, Australia
Image of the day: Bushfire destruction in Grampians National Park, AustraliaNews

Image of the day: Bushfire destruction in Grampians National Park, Australia

Grampians National Park, a renowned nature reserve in Victoria, Australia, has been ravaged by a series of bushfires since December 2024, leaving widespread destruction in…
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Image of the day: Wildfire in Nahuel Huapi National Park
Satellite image: Wildfire in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina
Image of the day: Wildfire in Nahuel Huapi National ParkNews

Image of the day: Wildfire in Nahuel Huapi National Park

A wildfire that ignited on December 25, 2024, in Argentina’s Nahuel Huapi National Park has burned over 6,900 hectares of land. The fire, sparked by…
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Climate Science Digest: January 30, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 30, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 30, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. KTU researcher on energy…
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Climate change made ferocious LA wildfires more likely: study
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Climate change made ferocious LA wildfires more likely: studyNews

Climate change made ferocious LA wildfires more likely: study

Washington, United States | AFP In brief: The hot, dry, windy conditions that led to the recent Southern California fires were about 35% more likely…
SourceSourceJanuary 29, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 27, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 27, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 27, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. New method projects very…
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Image of the Day: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay
Satellite image: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay
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Image of the Day: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay

On 10 January 2025, Paraguay declared a 60-day national emergency as rampant forest fires swept across the nation, severely impacting protected areas, biodiversity, and local…
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Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from space
Satellite image: Los Angeles wildfires, California, USA
Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from spaceNews

Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from space

As of 13 January 2025, three major wildfires have devastated Los Angeles, California, since igniting on 7 January. Strong winds continue to fuel the flames,…
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Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 10, 2025

In Brief: Limited access to air conditioning could increase emergency visits for respiratory issues during wildfire events, a new study finds.Introducing a climate fee on…
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Image of the day: Wildfires engulf Los Angeles
Satellite image of wildfires of Los Angeles, California
Image of the day: Wildfires engulf Los AngelesNews

Image of the day: Wildfires engulf Los Angeles

A ferocious wildfire broke out in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California, on January 7, 2025, threatening famous landmarks and densely populated neighborhoods. The…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 10, 2025 Full article
Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than ever
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Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than everScience

Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than ever

Wildfire activity in Canada has intensified dramatically over recent decades, with severe implications for ecosystems and fire management. A new modeling study, published in Science,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice Age
Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice AgeScience

Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice Age

Global wildfire activity surged during periods of abrupt climate change throughout the last Ice Age, according to a recent study analyzing ancient methane trapped in…
SourceSourceJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024
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‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024Science

‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024

HeatFloodsCyclonesDroughts and wildfiresEconomic toll From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa, nowhere was spared…
SourceSourceDecember 27, 2024 Full article