Climate Variability

Climate variability refers to natural fluctuations in climate conditions, such as temperature, precipitation and atmospheric circulation, that occur over months, years, decades or longer around a long-term average. It arises from internal processes within the climate system and interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, land surface and cryosphere, as well as external influences such as volcanic activity and changes in solar radiation. Climate variability affects the frequency and intensity of events including droughts, floods and storms, and operates alongside long-term climate change.

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Birds adjust life strategies based on climate variability, study findsScience

Birds adjust life strategies based on climate variability, study finds

Summary Environment nudges birds to fast, or slow, life lane Summary: Birds adapt their life strategies to environmental conditions, with some species prioritizing rapid reproduction…
SourceSourceFebruary 26, 2025 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: February 12, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 12, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Tapping into…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 13, 2025 Full article
The Continuous Plankton Recorder device is towed in surface waters and occupies a similar space to a marine mammal. It has been used to monitor the oceans since 1931
Plankton science: Balancing old and new technologiesScience

Plankton science: Balancing old and new technologies

Pairing old and new technologiesQuotes from co-authors Enabling continued excellence in plankton science New imaging and molecular technologies are reshaping plankton research, offering faster and…
SourceSourceJanuary 30, 2025 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (December 17, 2024), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. The…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 17, 2024 Full article
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Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and SvalbardScience

Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and Svalbard

Recent data from the Climate-Ecological Observatory for Arctic Tundra (COAT) suggests that conditions in the tundra regions of Svalbard and East Finnmark are becoming increasingly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024 Full article
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Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate

Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience

The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 39, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 39, 2024

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup (Week 39, 2024), showcasing impactful research published this week. Projected changes…
SourceSourceSeptember 29, 2024 Full article
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Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forestScience

Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forest

As oceans warm, a hidden world of phytoplankton is flourishing beneath the surface, according to new research. These microscopic organisms, vital for life on Earth,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024 Full article
Seismic detectors measure soil moisture using traffic noiseNewsScience

Seismic detectors measure soil moisture using traffic noise

By California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Caltech researchers have developed a new method to measure soil moisture in the shallow subterranean region between the surface…
SourceSourceAugust 5, 2024 Full article
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New research uncovers varied impact of global warming on typhoonsScience

New research uncovers varied impact of global warming on typhoons

Published in Geophysical Research Letters, a study by Nagoya University reveals the surprising effects of global warming on typhoons, suggesting a new method for projecting…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 25, 2024 Full article