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Amazon trees reveal survival tactics under intense sunlight and heat
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Amazon trees reveal survival tactics under intense sunlight and heatClimate

Amazon trees reveal survival tactics under intense sunlight and heat

Amazon canopy trees adjust their energy use under extreme light and drought, revealing critical limits for photosynthesis and implications for satellite monitoring Summary: In the…
SourceSourceJune 15, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: June 6, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: June 6, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: June 6, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (June 6, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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Mangrove forest health linked to ocean climate cycles
Image: New study shows the "seesaw" effect of El Niño and La Niña causes floods, droughts and shifts in hurricane activity, stressing mangrove forests worldwide
Mangrove forest health linked to ocean climate cyclesClimate

Mangrove forest health linked to ocean climate cycles

Study shows how El Niño and La Niña climate swings threaten mangroves worldwide Summary: Mangrove forests, among the world’s most carbon-rich and ecologically vital coastal…
SourceSourceMay 23, 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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‘Red alert’: Fires drive tropical forest loss to record high
Satellite Image: Biomass burning in Brazil (s. wildfire detection, climate, AI, Amazon rainforest)
‘Red alert’: Fires drive tropical forest loss to record highNews

‘Red alert’: Fires drive tropical forest loss to record high

Paris, France | AFP Eighteen football pitches every minute of every hour of every day: that is the record extent of tropical rainforest destroyed last…
SourceSourceMay 21, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: May 6, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: May 6, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: May 6, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (May 6, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
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Image of the day: Biomass launched to count forest carbon
Image: This image is an ESA rendering that illustrates how the Biomass satellite operates in orbit and observes forested regions
Image of the day: Biomass launched to count forest carbonNews

Image of the day: Biomass launched to count forest carbon

ESA’s Biomass satellite has lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Vega-C rocket, marking the start of a mission designed to…
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Papua New Guinea lifts ban on forest carbon credits
Image: A river running through a lush green forest (aerial view in Sogeri, Papua New Guinea)
Papua New Guinea lifts ban on forest carbon creditsNews

Papua New Guinea lifts ban on forest carbon credits

Sydney, Australia | AFP Papua New Guinea will "immediately" lift a ban on forest carbon credit schemes, the Pacific nation's climate minister told AFP on…
SourceSourceApril 10, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: April 7, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: April 7, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 7, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: USTC unveils…
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Climate Science Digest: March 27, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 27, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 27, 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…
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Climate Science Digest: March 24, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 24, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 24, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Direct splitting:…
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Image of the Day: Labanoras Regional Park’s freshwater tapestry
Satellite Image: Labanoras Regional Park, Lithuania
Image of the Day: Labanoras Regional Park’s freshwater tapestryNews

Image of the Day: Labanoras Regional Park’s freshwater tapestry

On March 22, 2025, World Water Day spotlights 'Glacier Preservation', emphasizing the critical role glaciers play in global water systems. While glaciers are vital, other…
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Climate Science Digest: March 20, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 20, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 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: Researchers from…
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New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changes
Image: Aerial shot of a forest in fog (s. boreal forests)
New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changesScience

New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changes

New needleleaf index helps monitor the health of the North American boreal forest Summary: Boreal forests, also known as the taiga, are vital carbon reservoirs,…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climate
Image: Malawi, Africa (s. Denmark, reforestation, climate trees)
Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climateScience

Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climate

Denmark is embarking on an ambitious effort to restore its natural landscapes and reduce agricultural land use through large-scale tree planting. As part of the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 13, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: March 12, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 12, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 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: In the…
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Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in Tahoe
Image: A UC Davis field crew conducts forest inventory in the Emerald Point old-growth stand at Lake Tahoe
Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in TahoeScience

Managing wildfire risk to preserve old-growth forest in Tahoe

Summary: The iconic old-growth forest at Emerald Bay State Park, located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, faces a critical conservation challenge. Home to giant…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
Sustainable development strategies for mangrove communities in the Sundarbans
Image: Mangroves, Sundarbans (s. climate)
Sustainable development strategies for mangrove communities in the SundarbansClimate

Sustainable development strategies for mangrove communities in the Sundarbans

Summary: Researchers make recommendations for promoting sustainable development in mangrove forest areas Summary: The Sundarbans, one of the world’s largest mangrove ecosystems, plays a crucial…
SourceSourceFebruary 27, 2025 Full article
Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study finds
Image: The effects of wildfires
Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study findsScience

Harvesting dead wood could cut wildfire risks and store carbon, study finds

Summary Beyond the burn: Harvesting dead wood to reduce wildfires and store carbon Summary: A century of fire suppression, combined with climate change and drought,…
SourceSourceFebruary 26, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: February 25, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: February 25, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 25, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Decoupled responses…
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How China’s land systems will change under 1.5°C climate pledges by 2100
Image: People Working on Field near Deep Forest (s. land systems, China, climate)
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
Climate Science Digest: February 18, 2025
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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,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 19, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 7, 2025
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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
Fewer wildfires today may lead to more severe fires in the future
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