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Most heat-health plans neglect mental health risks from extreme heatScience

Most heat-health plans neglect mental health risks from extreme heat

Despite growing evidence linking heat to mental illness, government plans rarely include targeted support for those most at risk Summary: As climate change fuels more…
SourceSourceMay 31, 2025 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: May 25, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: May 25, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (May 25, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 25, 2025 Full article
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Marine heatwaves amplify climate stress on North Sea planktonClimate

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
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Clownfish shrink to survive marine heatwavesClimate

Clownfish shrink to survive marine heatwaves

Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals Summary: Clownfish have now revealed…
SourceSourceMay 21, 2025 Full article
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Image of the day: Iceland scorched by historic May heatNews

Image of the day: Iceland scorched by historic May heat

A rare and intense heatwave struck Iceland in mid-May 2025, breaking multiple national and local temperature records. On 15 May, temperatures at Egilsstaðir Airport in…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 20, 2025 Full article
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World’s richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: studyScience

World’s richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study

Paris, France | AFP | Muser NewsDesk The world's wealthiest 10 percent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers…
SourceSourceMay 7, 2025 Full article
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Rainfall patterns found to trigger deadly humid heatwaves in tropicsScience

Rainfall patterns found to trigger deadly humid heatwaves in tropics

Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to…
SourceSourceApril 29, 2025 Full article
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British Columbia cities uneven in heat preparednessClimate

British Columbia cities uneven in heat preparedness

Prepare today to save lives tomorrow: SFU study finds gaps in B.C. extreme heat response plans Summary: British Columbia’s local governments are falling short in…
SourceSourceApril 25, 2025 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. Table of Contents Constructed strain…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 23, 2025 Full article
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Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050Science

Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050

Burden of cardiovascular disease caused by extreme heat in Australia to more than double by 2050 Summary: Hot weather is already responsible for nearly 50,000…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 10, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 10, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful research published this week. Table of Contents Study warns…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 10, 2025 Full article
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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
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Rising heat waves heighten risks for neurodegenerative disease patientsScience

Rising heat waves heighten risks for neurodegenerative disease patients

As 2024 approaches its end as the hottest year on record, experts are sounding the alarm on the disproportionate risks that worsening heat waves pose…
SourceSourceDecember 18, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024

Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 48, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 48, 2024

Innovative approach highlights marine heatwaves’ impacts on seagrass ecosystems Seagrass meadows, essential to marine biodiversity and ecosystem services, are increasingly threatened by climate change, especially…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024

Global heatwave hotspots defy climate models The increasing severity and frequency of heatwaves worldwide have become a significant concern, with a recent study mapping global…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 27, 2024 Full article
Adriatic Sea climate study highlights marine heat and rising watersClimate

Adriatic Sea climate study highlights marine heat and rising waters

A comprehensive analysis of the Adriatic Sea’s climate indicators has provided new insights into the region's ocean dynamics and the impacts of climate change. Utilizing…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024 Full article
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Image of the day: November heatwave hits the Canary Islands, SpainClimate

Image of the day: November heatwave hits the Canary Islands, Spain

During the second weekend of November 2024, the Spanish Canary Islands were affected by a light haze and record-breaking temperatures for the month. La Aldea…
SourceSourceNovember 13, 2024 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: November 9, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 9, 2024

The American Meteorological Society continuously publishes research on climate, weather, and water in its 12 journals. Many of these articles are available for early online…
SourceSourceNovember 9, 2024 Full article
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Heat waves and climate change: Where do we draw the line?Science

Heat waves and climate change: Where do we draw the line?

NC State - As climate attribution studies have become more common, routine processes are now being established for attribution analysis following extreme events. When extreme…
SourceSourceOctober 29, 2024 Full article
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024

Vulnerability of Arctic-Boreal methane emissions to climate change The rapid warming of the Arctic-Boreal region has led to the concern that large amounts of methane…
SourceSourceOctober 20, 2024 Full article
Global warming steady but not surging, new study confirmsClimate

Global warming steady but not surging, new study confirms

A new study, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, suggests that while global temperatures are undoubtedly rising, there is no statistically significant evidence to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024 Full article
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Scientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survivalScience

Scientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survival

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have demonstrated that selective breeding can improve the heat tolerance of coral species, potentially helping these vulnerable marine ecosystems to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
Cool tech for Hot cities: clothing that fights urban heatwavesScience

Cool tech for Hot cities: clothing that fights urban heatwaves

A team of international researchers has developed a natural fabric that urban residents could wear to counter rising temperatures in cities worldwide, caused by buildings,…
SourceSourceOctober 10, 2024 Full article