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Arctic plant life shifts in complex patterns as climate warms
Image: Tundra plants can eek out an existence in the very short summers of the Canadian High Arctic such as here on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut
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Arctic plant life shifts in complex patterns as climate warms

Researchers tracked more than 2,000 plant communities over four decades, and found that some species thrived while others declined Summary: In a massive, four-decade study…
SourceSourceJune 14, 2025 Full article
Emperor penguin population shrinking faster than expected in Antarctica
Image: a penguin with chick
Emperor penguin population shrinking faster than expected in AntarcticaScience

Emperor penguin population shrinking faster than expected in Antarctica

Antarctica’s emperor penguin population may be decreasing faster than some of the most pessimistic predictions Summary: Emperor penguins may be vanishing from Antarctica more quickly…
SourceSourceJune 11, 2025 Full article
MBARI research and technology play integral role in new Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences
Image: Launch of MBARI's MiniROV during an international expedition to study the Arctic seafloor
MBARI research and technology play integral role in new Decade of Action for Cryospheric SciencesNews

MBARI research and technology play integral role in new Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences

International collaborations leverage MBARI’s expertise and advanced technology to better understand polar ecosystems This year marks the opening of the United Nations Decade of Action…
SourceSourceJune 9, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Grassland revival brings rare species back to České Středohoří
Satellite Image: Central Bohemian Uplands, Czech Republic
Image of the day: Grassland revival brings rare species back to České StředohoříNews

Image of the day: Grassland revival brings rare species back to České Středohoří

From above, the patchwork of grassland and woodland in the Central Bohemian Uplands of the Czech Republic tells a quiet story of ecological recovery. Captured…
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Image of the day: Coral sanctuaries of Baa Atoll seen from space
Satellite Image: Baa Atoll, Maldives
Image of the day: Coral sanctuaries of Baa Atoll seen from spaceNews

Image of the day: Coral sanctuaries of Baa Atoll seen from space

Fringed with white-sand beaches and teeming with marine life, Baa Atoll in the Maldives stands out not only as a stunning tropical paradise but also…
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Image of the day: Sweden’s Falsterbonäset peninsula from above
Satellite Image: Falsterbonäset peninsula, Sweden
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Image of the day: Sweden’s Falsterbonäset peninsula from above

At the southwestern edge of Sweden, the Falsterbonäset peninsula stretches into the sea like a narrow, windswept finger, bordered by the Öresund Strait to the…
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Marine heatwaves amplify climate stress on North Sea plankton
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Marine heatwaves amplify climate stress on North Sea plankton

AWI researchers examine the impact of heatwaves on the German Bight ecosystem Summary: Rising ocean temperatures are reshaping the North Sea ecosystem — and not…
SourceSourceMay 24, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Forests and lakes of Žemaitija seen from space
Satellite Image: Žemaitija National Park, Lithuania
Image of the day: Forests and lakes of Žemaitija seen from spaceNews

Image of the day: Forests and lakes of Žemaitija seen from space

This satellite view captures Lithuania’s Žemaitija National Park, a protected area celebrated for its lakes, woodlands, and diverse wildlife. The image, taken by Copernicus Sentinel-2…
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Climate Science Digest: May 21, 2025
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: May 21, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: May 21, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (May 21, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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Distinguishing marine planning tools is key to climate-smart ocean solutions
Image: Sea turtle swims in a coral reef in Hawaii
Distinguishing marine planning tools is key to climate-smart ocean solutionsClimate

Distinguishing marine planning tools is key to climate-smart ocean solutions

Climate-smart ocean solutions require distinguishing marine spatial planning and marine conservation planning Summary: Marine spatial planning (MSP) and marine protected area (MPA) planning are often…
SourceSourceMay 19, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Coastal lifeline of Panama’s David Mangroves
Satellite Image: David Mangroves, Panama
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Image of the day: Coastal lifeline of Panama’s David Mangroves

Along the Pacific coastline of western Panama lies a rich and resilient ecosystem known as the David Mangroves, or Manglares de David. Covering approximately 26,600…
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Invasive salmon, clams and seaweed are next threats to biodiversity in Britain
Image: Veined rapa whelk (Rapana venosa)
Invasive salmon, clams and seaweed are next threats to biodiversity in BritainNews

Invasive salmon, clams and seaweed are next threats to biodiversity in Britain

Next Threats To Biodiversity In Britain  Pink salmon, Purple Asian clams, marine invertebrates that form spaghetti-like colonies and a nematode worm that causes extensive deaths…
SourceSourceMay 12, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: May 7, 2025
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: May 7, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: May 7, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (May 7, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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Image of the day: Lake Võrtsjärv during Estonia’s spring thaw
Satellite Image: Lake Võrtsjärv, Estonia
Image of the day: Lake Võrtsjärv during Estonia’s spring thawNews

Image of the day: Lake Võrtsjärv during Estonia’s spring thaw

Lake Võrtsjärv, one of Estonia’s great inland waters, is revealed in this 13 April 2025 Copernicus Sentinel-2 image as it begins to thaw from winter.…
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Image of the day: Serra da Estrela, where Portugal touches the sky
Satellite Image: Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Portugal
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Image of the day: Serra da Estrela, where Portugal touches the sky

Stretching across more than 101,000 hectares, the Serra da Estrela Natural Park stands as the largest natural conservation area in Portugal. Nestled within the Serra…
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Image of the day: Protecting Slovenia’s habitats from invasive species
Satellite Image: Logatec, Slovenia
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Image of the day: Protecting Slovenia’s habitats from invasive species

In this vibrant scene captured on 11 April 2025, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission reveals the landscape around Logatec, Slovenia. Nestled within this region are several…
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Image of the day: Connecting La Rochelle to Île de Ré
Satellite Image: The Île de Ré Bridge, France
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Image of the day: Connecting La Rochelle to Île de Ré

The Île de Ré Bridge (Pont de l'île de Ré) stands as a vital link between mainland France and the picturesque Île de Ré, captured…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 19, 2025 Full article
Caspian Sea decline threatens wildlife, industries and millions living along its shores
Image: The soft texture of the Caspian Sea waves in a beautiful sunrise (s. climate change)
Caspian Sea decline threatens wildlife, industries and millions living along its shoresClimate

Caspian Sea decline threatens wildlife, industries and millions living along its shores

Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University…
SourceSourceApril 12, 2025 Full article
The future of the deep sea: Scientists urge immediate global response
Image Medusa (s. deep sea)
The future of the deep sea: Scientists urge immediate global responseNews

The future of the deep sea: Scientists urge immediate global response

Brussels / Kiel | GEOMARScientific report on deep-sea research sees 2025 as a decisive year for ocean health Summary: The deep sea, defined as everything…
SourceSourceApril 12, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: March rains revive Doñana’s parched wetlands
Satellite Images: Doñana National Park, Spain
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Image of the day: March rains revive Doñana’s parched wetlands

A dramatic hydrological shift unfolded in southern Spain over the course of March 2025, as intense rainfall events turned the desiccated marshes of Doñana National…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 10, 2025 Full article
Birds with narrow climate tolerance more likely to decline across Europe
Image: Common starling (s. bird, climate change, Europe)
Birds with narrow climate tolerance more likely to decline across EuropeClimate

Birds with narrow climate tolerance more likely to decline across Europe

Summary: New research suggests conservation efforts could more effectively identify and protect bird species at greatest risk from climate change by better understanding the range…
SourceSourceApril 10, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: April 3, 2025
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: April 3, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 3, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Despite fears…
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Climate Science Digest: April 2, 2025
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: April 2, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 2, 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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 3, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica
Satellite Image: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica, France
Image of the day: Étang de Biguglia, CorsicaNews

Image of the day: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica

The Étang de Biguglia is the largest lagoon in Corsica, France, covering approximately 1,800 hectares. Recognized as a Ramsar Site, it is a critical habitat…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 16, 2025 Full article