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Satellite imagery: Lake Enigma, Antarctica
Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, AntarcticaNews

Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, Antarctica

Antarctica's Lake Enigma, once thought to be entirely frozen, has revealed a hidden microbial ecosystem thriving beneath 14 meters of ice. Scientists uncovered this surprising…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 19, 2025 Full article
Satellite imagery: Baie de Goulven, France
Image of the day: Baie de Goulven, FranceNews

Image of the day: Baie de Goulven, France

Baie de Goulven, nestled along the Brittany coast of France, is a remarkable example of harmony between natural forces and human stewardship. This diverse landscape…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 18, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, Paraguay
Image of the Day: Wildfires ravage Ypoá National Park, ParaguayNews

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 17, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Hurricane Rafael
Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risksClimate

Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risks

Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural events, leaving devastation in their wake across coastal regions of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the…
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An AI reconstruction of Homo erectus - the first known human to walk fully upright looking at cave paintings
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: studyScience

Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study

Paris, France | AFP Our ancestor Homo erectus was able to survive punishingly hot and dry desert more than a million years ago, according to…
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The Yeso reservoir in central Chile during a megadrought peak in Summer 2020
Megadroughts on the riseNews

Megadroughts on the rise

Long-term megadroughts are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies worldwide, according to a new study published in Science. Unveiling hidden…
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Aerial shot smoke rising from wooded hillside
Japan forest on fire after military explosives drillNews

Japan forest on fire after military explosives drill

Tokyo, Japan | AFP Fire-fighters and helicopters were combating a blaze in a forest on a Japanese island on Friday, with media reports saying it…
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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: January 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
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Two so-called 'sun stones', which are small flat shale pieces with finely incised patterns and sun motifs. They are known only from the island of Bornholm, in the Baltic Sea
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate

Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe

Major cultural changesSun stones to be exhibited in CopenhagenVolcanic eruption 2,900 BC A volcanic eruption around 2,900 BC, documented through ice core analysis from Greenland…
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View of man handling money, showing happiness
Money and happiness: Spending priorities depend on where you liveScience

Money and happiness: Spending priorities depend on where you live

Different spending habits, different outcomesLong-lasting effectsNuances of happiness spendingAdvancing financial well-being A recent multinational study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC)…
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Satellite image of Pio XI glacier, Chile
Image of the day: Pio XI glacier defies global retreat trendsNews

Image of the day: Pio XI glacier defies global retreat trends

The Pio XI glacier, nestled in Chile’s Southern Ice Field, holds the distinction of being South America’s largest glacier and a rare anomaly in the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 16, 2025 Full article
Map of areas that experienced ecosystem climate stress in the Arctic-boreal region between 1997-2020 as detected by multiple variables including satellite data and long-term temperature records
Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and CanadaClimate

Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and Canada

New research sheds light on rapidly warming regions in the Arctic-boreal zone, revealing areas of intense ecological stress. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters,…
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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: January 15, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 15, 2025

From drops to data: Advancing global precipitation estimates with the LETKF algorithmNew study shows that corn-soybean crop rotation benefits are extremely sensitive to climateHow cryogenic…
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Satellite image - Alps
Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averagesNews

Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averages

After an unusually dry start to the season, a cold wave sweeping across Europe has delivered substantial snowfall to the Alps, creating an idyllic setting…
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This map shows the pair of Nord Stream natural gas pipelines that runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany
Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised upNews

Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised up

Paris, France | AFP A series of underwater explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 caused the largest known methane leak on…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025 Full article
Image from space of the Earth taken by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2015
Global climate summary for December 2024FactsNews

Global climate summary for December 2024

In Brief: December global temperature reached 1.26°C above the 20th-century average, marking the second-warmest December on record. Northern Hemisphere snow cover ranked 13th lowest; Eurasia…
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Cacao plantation - Tree crops such as these offer important sources of income for local people and can - with sustainable strategies - protect biodiversity
Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agricultureClimate

Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture

In Brief: Tree crops, including apple, olive, coffee, and cacao, span over 183 million hectares worldwide but remain undervalued in agricultural policies despite their significant…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 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: January 14, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025

Hiroshima flooding: a case study of well usage and adaptive governanceGreat Barrier Reef fish evidence suggests shifts in major global biodiversity patternsScientists investigate what makes…
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Traffic - emissions
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: studyNews

Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study

Berlin, Germany - CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in electric vehicles and stricter new regulations, a…
SourceSourceJanuary 14, 2025 Full article
Aerial view of container cargo ship in sea - shipping emissions
Shipping reforms linked to 2023 temperature riseClimate

Shipping reforms linked to 2023 temperature rise

The summer of 2023 saw an unexpected rise in global temperatures, which caught many climate scientists by surprise. While global warming driven by greenhouse gases…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 14, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Mozambique Channel and Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi
Image of the day: Cyclone DikelediNews

Image of the day: Cyclone Dikeledi

On 11 January 2025, Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi struck Madagascar and the French territory of Mayotte, bringing devastation to communities in the Indian Ocean. The cyclone…
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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: January 13, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 13, 2025

Table of Contents Principles-Based Adept Predictions of Global Warming from Climate Mean StatesWind turbines impair the access of bats to water bodies in agricultural landscapesHidden…
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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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Aerial view of village after flood (s. climate change, climate trauma)
Lessons from 2024’s climate eventsClimate

Lessons from 2024’s climate events

The year 2024 brought unprecedented climate challenges, marked by severe droughts in southern Africa and Central America, catastrophic flooding in Spain, and the destructive Hurricane…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 13, 2025 Full article