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Image of the day: Colour-shifting landscape of Kazakhstan’s Lake Alakol
Satellite Image: Lake Alakol, Kazakhstan
Image of the day: Colour-shifting landscape of Kazakhstan’s Lake AlakolNews

Image of the day: Colour-shifting landscape of Kazakhstan’s Lake Alakol

Seasonal changes in eastern Kazakhstan paint a vivid picture in this radar image of Lake Alakol, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission using false-colour processing…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 29, 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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 21, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: The striking circular lobe of Greenland’s Elephant Foot Glacier
Satellite Image: Elephant Foot Glacier, Greenland
Image of the day: The striking circular lobe of Greenland’s Elephant Foot GlacierNews

Image of the day: The striking circular lobe of Greenland’s Elephant Foot Glacier

Greenland’s Elephant Foot Glacier offers one of the most visually distinctive examples of a piedmont glacier - a type of glacier that flows from a…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 11, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Flamingo haven in the Bolivian highlands
Satellite Image: Laguna Colorada, Bolivia
Image of the day: Flamingo haven in the Bolivian highlandsNews

Image of the day: Flamingo haven in the Bolivian highlands

Laguna Colorada, a striking shallow lake set high in Bolivia’s Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, has long fascinated scientists and travelers alike. Spanning roughly…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 10, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Alpine lake Zeller See, Austria
Satellite Image: Zeller See, Austria
Image of the day: Alpine lake Zeller See, AustriaNews

Image of the day: Alpine lake Zeller See, Austria

Surrounded by snow-dusted peaks and nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Zeller See emerges as a striking feature in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 3, 2025 Full article
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.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 28, 2025 Full article
Oxygen is disappearing from rivers and lakes faster than we thought
Image: Green island, lake, algae
Oxygen is disappearing from rivers and lakes faster than we thoughtScience

Oxygen is disappearing from rivers and lakes faster than we thought

Oxygen is running low in inland waters and humans are to blame Summary: Oxygen levels in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are shifting in troubling ways…
SourceSourceApril 6, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 12, 2025
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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
Image of the day: Hornindalsvatnet, Norway
Satellite image: Hornindalsvatnet Lake, Norway
Image of the day: Hornindalsvatnet, NorwayNews

Image of the day: Hornindalsvatnet, Norway

Hornindalsvatnet, located in western Norway, is Europe’s deepest lake, plunging to a depth of 514 meters. Unlike many other Norwegian lakes, it is not fed…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 10, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Algal bloom in Lake Salto Grande
Satellite image: Lake Salto Grande, Argentina (s.algal bloom)
Image of the day: Algal bloom in Lake Salto GrandeNews

Image of the day: Algal bloom in Lake Salto Grande

A striking algal bloom has turned the waters of Lake Salto Grande, at the border of Argentina and Uruguay, a vivid green. This Copernicus Sentinel-2…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 26, 2025 Full article
Climate change and human impact drive algae blooms in U.S. lakes
Satellite image: Lake Erie's Algae (s. climate, science, world lakes)
Climate change and human impact drive algae blooms in U.S. lakesClimate

Climate change and human impact drive algae blooms in U.S. lakes

MSU researchers use open-access data to study climate change effects in 24,000 US lakes Summary: Toxic algae blooms are closing more lake beaches each summer,…
SourceSourceFebruary 25, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Sørvágsvatn Lake
Satellite image: Sørvágsvatn Lake in the Faroe Islands
Image of the day: Sørvágsvatn LakeNews

Image of the day: Sørvágsvatn Lake

Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands, is captured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from September 4, 2024. Located on the island of Vágar,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 1, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 22, 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 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
Record heat transforms West Greenland lakes, impacts drinking water and carbon cycle
Satellite imagery: Unusual gain of ice and snow mass on the Greenland ice sheet (heat, climate, extreme weather)
Record heat transforms West Greenland lakes, impacts drinking water and carbon cycleClimate

Record heat transforms West Greenland lakes, impacts drinking water and carbon cycle

A new study has revealed how record-breaking heat and precipitation in fall 2022 drastically altered thousands of lakes in West Greenland. Published in Proceedings of…
SourceSourceJanuary 22, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, Antarctica
Satellite imagery: Lake Enigma, Antarctica
Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, AntarcticaNews

Image of the day: The mystery beneath Lake Enigma, Antarctica

Antarctica's Lake Enigma, once thought to be entirely frozen, has revealed a hidden microbial ecosystem thriving beneath 14 meters of ice. Scientists uncovered this surprising…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 19, 2025 Full article
Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changes
Lake Mendota at sunset
Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changesNewsScience

Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changes

Bacteria in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota exhibit a unique evolutionary cycle, responding rapidly to seasonal changes before resetting to genetic states resembling prior years, according to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024
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: December 18, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Mountain permafrost is warming…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024
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: December 17, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 17, 2024

The collaborative power of AI and citizen science in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) - The SDGs were…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 17, 2024 Full article
Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissions
Satellite image: Iceland
Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissionsClimate

Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissions

Recent research has revealed a promising natural process in glacial rivers and lakes that could help reduce methane emissions, a major contributor to global warming.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 15, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Record drought in Sicily
Satellite Image: Sicily
Image of the day: Record drought in SicilyNews

Image of the day: Record drought in Sicily

In 2024, Sicily, Italy faced its worst drought in almost 20 years, with nearly empty reservoirs and water rationing affecting up to two million people.…
SourceSourceNovember 29, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024NewsScience

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024

Strong contribution from sensible heat to global precipitation increase in climate models is not supported by observational based data It has previously been shown that…
SourceSourceOctober 13, 2024 Full article
Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakes
Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakesScience

Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakes

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has uncovered the rapid proliferation of an invasive freshwater jellyfish species in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024 Full article
Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds
Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study findsClimate

Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds

New research highlights the urgent need for global action to protect freshwater habitats. Freshwater ecosystems around the world are facing a critical threat due to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 16, 2024 Full article
Climate change may cause lake phytoplankton to become predatory, putting more CO2 into the atmosphere
Phytoplankton
Climate change may cause lake phytoplankton to become predatory, putting more CO2 into the atmosphereClimate

Climate change may cause lake phytoplankton to become predatory, putting more CO2 into the atmosphere

Energy transformersPredatorial plantsDual strategiesAccelerating climate change By Beatrix Beisner | The Conversation - Plankton — tiny organisms that are present in salt and freshwater — account…
SourceSourceJuly 12, 2024 Full article