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Salinity barrier limits the spread of harmful bacteria on microplastics from rivers to the sea
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Salinity barrier limits the spread of harmful bacteria on microplastics from rivers to the seaScience

Salinity barrier limits the spread of harmful bacteria on microplastics from rivers to the sea

A study of bacteria on microplastics in nine European rivers shows salinity to serve as a barrier stopping serious pathogens travelling large distances on plastic…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 28, 2025 Full article
Canadian experts urge protection for children from escalating heat in schools and child care settings
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Canadian experts urge protection for children from escalating heat in schools and child care settingsNews

Canadian experts urge protection for children from escalating heat in schools and child care settings

Extreme heat events caused by climate change jeopardize children’s health and learning; 40+ organizations issue urgent call to action As Canadians face increasingly intense and…
SourceSourceApril 24, 2025 Full article
Trump admin cuts ‘mean more dirty air’: advocacy group
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Trump admin cuts ‘mean more dirty air’: advocacy groupNews

Trump admin cuts ‘mean more dirty air’: advocacy group

Washington, United States | AFP The Trump administration's planned drastic cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "mean more dirty air" across the United States,…
SourceSourceApril 23, 2025 Full article
Reform, social justice and tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis
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Reform, social justice and tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope FrancisNews

Reform, social justice and tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis

Vatican City, Holy See | AFP During his 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice for compassion and peace,…
SourceSourceApril 21, 2025 Full article
Study reveals climate change risks to safe blood supply worldwide
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Study reveals climate change risks to safe blood supply worldwide

A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of safe blood across the world Summary: Climate…
SourceSourceApril 18, 2025 Full article
Climate change may drive dangerous rise in arsenic levels in rice
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Climate change may drive dangerous rise in arsenic levels in riceScience

Climate change may drive dangerous rise in arsenic levels in rice

Climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia, reveals a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman…
SourceSourceApril 17, 2025 Full article
Disasters linked to delays in colorectal cancer diagnoses
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Disasters linked to delays in colorectal cancer diagnosesScience

Disasters linked to delays in colorectal cancer diagnoses

Study reveals fewer colorectal cancer diagnoses during hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic but eventually elevated rates of late diagnoses Summary: Natural disasters and public health…
SourceSourceApril 14, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: April 1, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: April 1, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 1, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: How much…
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Older adults’ climate concerns grow after extreme weather events
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Older adults’ climate concerns grow after extreme weather eventsNews

Older adults’ climate concerns grow after extreme weather events

People over 50 who recently experienced an extreme weather event are far more likely to express concern about the effects of climate change on their…
SourceSourceMarch 20, 2025 Full article
Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study finds
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Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study findsScience

Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study finds

Drier air caused by climate change poses respiratory health risk by dehydrating airways, researchers say Summary: As global temperatures rise, drier air could pose a…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 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: Social media…
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Columbia’s Public Health School launches Climate and Health Center
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Columbia’s Public Health School launches Climate and Health CenterNews

Columbia’s Public Health School launches Climate and Health Center

The Center for Achieving Resilience in Climate and Health (C-ARCH) will serve as a “solutions lab” to build resiliency to health impacts of climate change…
SourceSourceFebruary 28, 2025 Full article
Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’s
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Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’sScience

Air pollution and wildfire smoke linked to memory loss in Alzheimer’s

Summary Scientists discovered how a chemical modification of a key brain protein — potentially triggered by climate change-induced air pollution, pesticides, wildfires and processed meats…
SourceSourceFebruary 28, 2025 Full article
Extreme heat linked to faster biological aging in older adults
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Extreme heat linked to faster biological aging in older adultsScience

Extreme heat linked to faster biological aging in older adults

Summary Study: Extreme heat may speed up aging in older adults Summary: Prolonged exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, according…
SourceSourceFebruary 27, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: February 19, 2025
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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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What we know about how ‘forever chemicals’ affect health
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What we know about how ‘forever chemicals’ affect healthNews

What we know about how ‘forever chemicals’ affect health

Paris, France | AFPWhat are PFAS?'Chemical whack-a-mole'What can you do? Invisible, omnipresent "forever chemicals" have been linked to a wide range of serious effects on…
SourceSourceFebruary 13, 2025 Full article
Danish researchers gain new insights into sow mortality in pig farms
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Danish researchers gain new insights into sow mortality in pig farmsNews

Danish researchers gain new insights into sow mortality in pig farms

A new study examining the causes of sow mortality in Danish pig farms has provided fresh insights into the issue, revealing that organ torsions and…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 6, 2025 Full article
Just 0.5 °C more warming could triple extreme heat zones on Earth
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Just 0.5 °C more warming could triple extreme heat zones on EarthClimate

Just 0.5 °C more warming could triple extreme heat zones on Earth

In brief: New assessment warns area the size of the USA will become too hot during extreme heat events for even healthy young humans to…
SourceSourceFebruary 4, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 22, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 22, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 22, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Ozone exposure linked to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 23, 2025 Full article
Toxic algal blooms in Lake Victoria offer clues for Lake Erie’s future
Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf is a body of water similar to Lake Erie, and could potentially be a model for the Great Lake in a warming climate
Toxic algal blooms in Lake Victoria offer clues for Lake Erie’s futureScience

Toxic algal blooms in Lake Victoria offer clues for Lake Erie’s future

Researchers studying Kenya’s Winam Gulf, part of Lake Victoria, have uncovered parallels between toxic algal blooms there and those threatening Lake Erie. Published in Applied…
SourceSourceJanuary 22, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 15, 2025
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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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 16, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 13, 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: 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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 14, 2025 Full article
Aircraft noise exposure tied to increased heart risks, study shows
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Aircraft noise exposure tied to increased heart risks, study showsScience

Aircraft noise exposure tied to increased heart risks, study shows

Living near airports may pose a hidden risk to heart health, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.…
SourceSourceJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
US records first human bird flu death: health authorities
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US records first human bird flu death: health authoritiesNews

US records first human bird flu death: health authorities

Washington, United States | AFP - The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the…
SourceSourceJanuary 6, 2025 Full article

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