Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 35, 2024NewsScience
SourceAugust 28, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 35, 2024
Darwin and the biological rhythms While the formalization of chronobiology as a scientific discipline occurred in the mid-20th century, the exploration of rhythmic phenomena has…

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: reportNews
SourceAugust 28, 2024
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South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
By Sara HUSSEIN | AFP Bangkok, Thailand - A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution,…

Japanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages biteNews
SourceAugust 27, 2024
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Japanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages bite
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) - The threat of a "megaquake", a series of typhoons, and a week-long national holiday have some Japanese scrambling to buy rice…

Denmark and EU push for stronger partnerships with Africa in new strategyNews
Adrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024
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Denmark and EU push for stronger partnerships with Africa in new strategy
Denmark, in collaboration with the European Union, is set to deepen its engagement with African countries, emphasizing equal partnerships and aligning with the continent's aspirations.…

How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warmingScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
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How the ocean twilight zone shapes marine life amid global warming
Global warming's impact on marine ecosystems is a pressing issue, particularly its effects on phytoplankton, the microscopic organisms essential for maintaining marine food chains. While…

Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability pushNews
Adrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024
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Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability push
The issue of food loss and waste (FLW) continues to escalate, posing a severe threat to global food security, climate change mitigation, and the sustainability…

Polluters should pay for climate damage: Tuvalu ministerNews
SourceAugust 26, 2024
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Polluters should pay for climate damage: Tuvalu minister
Nuku'alofa, Tonga (AFP) - Low-lying Pacific state Tuvalu on Monday urged emissions-belching nations to stump up for the rising costs of climate damage, saying: "If…

Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?News
SourceAugust 26, 2024
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Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?
By Wesley Morgan, UNSW in Sydney | 360info Long a regional laggard on climate action, Australia must convince Pacific leaders it's serious about moving away…

Turning purple bacteria into green plasticsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 25, 2024
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Turning purple bacteria into green plastics
In the global battle against plastic pollution, a promising solution is emerging from an unlikely source: purple bacteria. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…

Scientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-makingScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 24, 2024
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Scientists advocate for integrating human rights into environmental decision-making
In a recent commentary published in npj Ocean Sustainability, a team of interdisciplinary researchers has called for a transformative update in global environmental decision-making processes,…

Whaling: why the practice will not go awayNews
SourceAugust 24, 2024
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Whaling: why the practice will not go away
By Emilie BICKERTON | AFP Paris, France - The detention in Greenland of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson pending possible extradition to Japan has turned the…

A roadmap for Earth’s cooling strategiesClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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A roadmap for Earth’s cooling strategies
New paper provides essential framework for evaluating the feasibility, impacts, and governance of stratospheric aerosol injection as a potential climate solution. In a world increasingly…

New field experiments uncover how plant clocks adapt to natural environmentsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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New field experiments uncover how plant clocks adapt to natural environments
A collaborative study between researchers from the UK and Japan has shed new light on how plant biological clocks function in natural environments. Traditionally, much…

Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study revealsClimate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
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Rising environmental stressors threaten resilience of ecosystems, study reveals
A new international study led by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has revealed…

Experts puzzled as Finland pine trees die offNews
SourceAugust 23, 2024
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Experts puzzled as Finland pine trees die off
Helsinki, Finland | AFP Staggering numbers of dead pine trees have been reported in southern Finland this summer, with researchers linking the phenomenon to climate…

Invasive species threaten Antarctica via ocean debrisScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Invasive species threaten Antarctica via ocean debris
New research highlights the vulnerability of Antarctica's unique ecosystems to invasive species arriving on floating debris from Southern Hemisphere landmasses. This finding challenges previous assumptions…

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?News
SourceAugust 22, 2024
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Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?
Luke T. Bayliss and Kairi Kolves | Griffith University Droughts, fires and floods can wreak havoc on farmers’ mental health. With extreme weather set to…

UN chief says Pacific territories face climate ‘annihilation’News
SourceAugust 22, 2024
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UN chief says Pacific territories face climate ‘annihilation’
Apia, Samoa (AFP) - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday that some Pacific territories face "annihilation" from climate-induced cyclones, ocean heatwaves and rising sea levels.…

Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?Climate
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
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Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?
This year, New Zealand took a significant step towards addressing climate change by requiring some of its largest companies and financial institutions to disclose climate-related…

Australia green lights world’s ‘largest’ solar hubNews
SourceAugust 21, 2024
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Australia green lights world’s ‘largest’ solar hub
By Laura CHUNG Sydney, Australia (AFP) - (UPDATED) Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to…

The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeepingScience
SourceAugust 20, 2024
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The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping
EU-funded researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers. By Sofia Strodt | Horizon, the EU Research…

Australia’s ‘vulnerable’ Sydney faces hotter days, rising seasNews
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Australia’s ‘vulnerable’ Sydney faces hotter days, rising seas
Sydney, Australia (AFP) - The picturesque waterways and beaches of Sydney, Australia's "Harbour City", are "vulnerable" to substantial sea level rises unless a greater effort…

Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honeyNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 19, 2024
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Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honey
Cranfield University researchers unveil innovative techniques to detect honey adulteration In a significant advancement for food authenticity, researchers at Cranfield University have developed new methods…

Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’News
SourceAugust 19, 2024
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Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP) - (UPDATED) Malaysia is inviting countries that buy its palm oil to adopt orangutans but leave them in their natural habitat,…
