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Climate change is reshaping China’s agricultureClimate

Climate change is reshaping China’s agriculture

China’s agriculture system, a linchpin of its food security, faces increasing pressure to adapt as climate change reshapes the country’s landscape. Researchers have proposed a…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
At the Pic du Midi mountain observatory it is raining from all directions – ideal for exploring the pathways of arsenic in the atmosphere.
Tracing arsenic in rain reveals complex environmental pathwaysScience

Tracing arsenic in rain reveals complex environmental pathways

Researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered new insights into how arsenic, a toxic trace element, travels through the atmosphere and interacts with biological systems. By…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025

Study assesses the benefits of alfalfa-almond intercroppingMediterranean sharks continue to decline despite conservation progressClimate change linked with worse HIV prevention and carePlant cells gain immune…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
Winter storm blankets the Midwest, USA - satellite image
Image of the day: Winter storm blankets the Midwest, USNews

Image of the day: Winter storm blankets the Midwest, US

A powerful winter storm swept across the United States from January 4 to 6, 2025, leaving widespread impacts across the Midwest, Northeast, and even southern…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 8, 2025 Full article
Iberian lynx population in Portugal lives almost exclusively in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park of the Algarve shown in this satellite image
Image of the day: Iberian lynx recovery in Portugal’s Vale do GuadianaNews

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 7, 2025 Full article
Tanks with Hydrogen and Windmills in background - clean energy
Safeguarding clean energy tax credits could save US taxpayers $1 trillionScience

Safeguarding clean energy tax credits could save US taxpayers $1 trillion

A recent study published in Environmental Research: Energy shows the importance of robust safeguards in U.S. clean energy tax credit policies. Researchers from the University…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 7, 2025 Full article
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025

In this article: Feeling the heat across the Middle EastFloods linked to rise in US deaths from several major causesTiny plants reveal big potential for…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 7, 2025 Full article
Image: Abstract Earth
The view from space reveals Earth’s challenges and solutionsNews

The view from space reveals Earth’s challenges and solutions

Satellites orbiting Earth provide an unparalleled vantage point to address global challenges, from monitoring climate change to aiding humanitarian efforts. Researchers at ETH Zurich are…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 6, 2025 Full article
Satellite image of Albania and Adriatic Sea
Image of the day: Sediment discharge in the Adriatic SeaNews

Image of the day: Sediment discharge in the Adriatic Sea

On 11 December 2024, the newly launched Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite captured a striking image of the Adriatic Sea, revealing the discharge of sediments into the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 6, 2025 Full article
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
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
Serranía de Hornocal, Argentina satellite image
Image of the day: A kaleidoscope in Argentina’s AndesNews

Image of the day: A kaleidoscope in Argentina’s Andes

Image of the Day The Serranía de Hornocal, a vivid mountain range in northern Argentina, captivates the imagination with its multicolored slopes, earning it the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Bees on a Sunflower
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
Almond plantation in bloom in Australia
The crucial link between pollinators and food qualityScienceNews

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
Lake Mendota at sunset
Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changesNewsScience

Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changes

Bacteria in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota exhibit a unique evolutionary cycle, responding rapidly to seasonal changes before resetting to genetic states resembling prior years, according to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Dealurile Homoroadelor, Romania image from space
Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile HomoroadelorNews

Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile Homoroadelor

Dealurile Homoroadelor, a serene expanse of rolling hills in central Romania, shines as a beacon of biodiversity and environmental protection. This Natura 2000 site, spanning…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 4, 2025 Full article
Witznitz Solar Park, satellite imagery - reduce co2 emissions
Image of the day: Witznitz Solar Park powers Europe’s renewable futureNews

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Image: Canadian forest
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
Poyang Lake from space
Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversityNews

Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversity

Conservation International and Sateri, a leading producer of manmade cellulose fibers, have launched the third phase of the Poyang Lake Ecosystem Restoration Initiative. This milestone…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025 Full article
Satellite image of Toruń, Poland
Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacyNews

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025 Full article
The Seine River, France, pictured from space
Image of the day: The Seine’s shimmering thread from spaceNews

Image of the day: The Seine’s shimmering thread from space

The Seine River, flowing gracefully through the French landscape, has been a vital artery for tens of thousands of years. Originating in the Burgundy region,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 31, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and IsmarisNews

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
City buildings in the fog (s. air pollution, aerosols, dust, climate, science)
A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formationScience

A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formation

New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is reshaping our understanding of how light-absorbing aerosols contribute to winter haze events. These…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
Arid soil and sunrise
2024: The year of climate reckoning calls for decisive actionClimate

2024: The year of climate reckoning calls for decisive action

As 2024 concludes, it will likely be remembered as the warmest year ever recorded, capping a decade of intense heat driven by human activity. The…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. 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