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New data for risk assessment of submarine landslidesNews

New data for risk assessment of submarine landslides

Kiel | GEOMARExploring active and passive continental slopesComprehensive Survey and Drilling Programme How dangerous are submarine landslides in deep-sea canyons? To answer this question, the…
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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: February 20, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 20, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Study reveals…
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Satellite imagery: Little Danube, Slovakia
Image of the day: Little Danube, SlovakiaNews

Image of the day: Little Danube, Slovakia

This false-color Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, captured on 5 February 2025, reveals the winding course of the Little Danube in Slovakia. A tributary of the Danube…
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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: February 19, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 19, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: New research…
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Arctic glaciers leaking methane through ‘glacial fracking’Climate

Arctic glaciers leaking methane through ‘glacial fracking’

Summary ‘Glacial fracking’: A hidden source of Arctic greenhouse gas emissions Summary: Arctic glaciers are releasing significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, through…
SourceSourceFebruary 20, 2025 Full article
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Groups launch first green lawsuits against new Trump administrationNews

Groups launch first green lawsuits against new Trump administration

Washington, United States | AFP Green groups on Wednesday launched the first environmental challenges against the new Trump administration, targeting the president's plans to expand…
SourceSourceFebruary 20, 2025 Full article
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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Urban aquatic species adapt to environmental stress in human-altered habitatsScience

Urban aquatic species adapt to environmental stress in human-altered habitats

Summary Study investigates the response of aquatic species to environmental stress factors Summary: Urban environments present unique challenges for wildlife, yet some species appear to…
SourceSourceFebruary 19, 2025 Full article
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New arena, new attitudes? Cash spat in spotlight at UN nature talksNews

New arena, new attitudes? Cash spat in spotlight at UN nature talks

Paris, France | AFP The world's biggest nature conservation conference resumes in Rome next week for an urgent attempt at overcoming a deadlock between northern…
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How China’s land systems will change under 1.5°C climate pledges by 2100Climate

How China’s land systems will change under 1.5°C climate pledges by 2100

Summary: Study of simulation and analysis of the long-term impacts of 1.5 °C global climate pledges on China's land systems Summary: If global climate pledges…
SourceSourceFebruary 19, 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: February 18, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 18, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: ‘False’ springs,…
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Satellite image: Orbetello, Italy (s flooding)
Image of the day: Storm damage and flooding in central ItalyNews

Image of the day: Storm damage and flooding in central Italy

A powerful storm swept through central Italy on February 13, 2025, bringing torrential rain, floods, and landslides, particularly affecting the island of Elba and parts…
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New £4.25m project to investigate climate ‘tipping points’ in marine ecosystemsNews

New £4.25m project to investigate climate ‘tipping points’ in marine ecosystems

A major £4.25m project will aim to understand and predict ‘tipping points’ in marine ecosystems, and their consequences and opportunities for the UK, particularly for…
SourceSourceFebruary 18, 2025 Full article
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Restoring Kenya’s grasslands cuts conflictClimate

Restoring Kenya’s grasslands cuts conflict

Summary: Restoring grasslands led to fewer human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya Summary: In Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, a new study led by Conservation International and published in…
SourceSourceFebruary 18, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Gulf of Bothnia, Finland
Image of the day: Navigating icy waters in the Gulf of BothniaNews

Image of the day: Navigating icy waters in the Gulf of Bothnia

This image, captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 3 February 2025, shows shipping lanes cutting through the icy waters of the Gulf…
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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: 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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Satellite image: Panevėžys, Lithuania
Image of the day: Panevėžys, LithuaniaNews

Image of the day: Panevėžys, Lithuania

Panevėžys, a key industrial and cultural center in northern Lithuania, stands at the crossroads of major European transport routes. The city is known for its…
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A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 16, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Kiruna Municipality, Sweden
Image of the day: Arctic landscapes of Kiruna, SwedenNews

Image of the day: Arctic landscapes of Kiruna, Sweden

Nestled in Swedish Lapland, Kiruna is Sweden’s northernmost and largest municipality, stretching across vast Arctic terrain. Located about 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle,…
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Satellite image: Antarctica (s. ice cap, Earth, science)
Decoding Earth’s rare ice cap formationClimate

Decoding Earth’s rare ice cap formation

Summary:Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps Summary: New research published in Science Advances reveals the remarkable processes behind Earth’s current 'icehouse' state, where…
SourceSourceFebruary 15, 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: February 14, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 14, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: New study…
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Satellite image: Mount Etna, Italy
Image of the day: Lava flows from Mount EtnaNews

Image of the day: Lava flows from Mount Etna

Rising over 3,300 meters on the eastern coast of Sicily, Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano and one of the most studied in the…
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Image: Wildfire (s. forest, fire, climate)
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
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: February 13, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 13, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Models show…
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