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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: The 'Tree of Life' by Charles Darwin, drawn with yeast on a Petri dish
How yeast reveals species-specific strategies for adapting to climate changeScience

How yeast reveals species-specific strategies for adapting to climate change

How do organisms adapt to climate change? A new study reveals the complex interplay between genetic diversity and temperature tolerance evolution Summary: Understanding how species…
SourceSourceMay 21, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Oslo, Norway
Image of the day: Oslo, the greenest capital in EuropeNews

Image of the day: Oslo, the greenest capital in Europe

Oslo, Norway, has emerged as Europe’s greenest capital in terms of tree coverage, with an impressive canopy cover of just over 72%. The European Forest…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 16, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: David Mangroves, Panama
Image of the day: Coastal lifeline of Panama’s David MangrovesNews

Image of the day: Coastal lifeline of Panama’s David Mangroves

Along the Pacific coastline of western Panama lies a rich and resilient ecosystem known as the David Mangroves, or Manglares de David. Covering approximately 26,600…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMay 15, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Portugal
Image of the day: Serra da Estrela, where Portugal touches the skyNews

Image of the day: Serra da Estrela, where Portugal touches the sky

Stretching across more than 101,000 hectares, the Serra da Estrela Natural Park stands as the largest natural conservation area in Portugal. Nestled within the Serra…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 27, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Mount Taranaki, New Zealand
Image of the day: Mount Taranaki’s perfect symmetry from spaceNews

Image of the day: Mount Taranaki’s perfect symmetry from space

Mount Taranaki, the iconic volcanic peak on New Zealand’s North Island, stands out with remarkable clarity in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captured on 7 May…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 14, 2025 Full article
Satellite Images: Doñana National Park, Spain
Image of the day: March rains revive Doñana’s parched wetlandsNews

Image of the day: March rains revive Doñana’s parched wetlands

A dramatic hydrological shift unfolded in southern Spain over the course of March 2025, as intense rainfall events turned the desiccated marshes of Doñana National…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 10, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: The Ouarkziz crater, Algeria
Image of the day: Ouarkziz crater, a window into Earth’s pastNews

Image of the day: Ouarkziz crater, a window into Earth’s past

The Ouarkziz crater in western Algeria is a striking remnant of an ancient meteorite impact. Formed roughly 70 million years ago, this well-preserved structure spans…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 3, 2025 Full article
Image: Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) (s. flies, climate change, nature)
Migrating flies are essential for nature, but their journeys are at riskScience

Migrating flies are essential for nature, but their journeys are at risk

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature,…
SourceSourceApril 2, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Jungfraujoch railway station, Swiss Alps
Image of the day: Jungfraujoch railway stationNews

Image of the day: Jungfraujoch railway station

Perched at an altitude of 3,454 meters, Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest railway station and a popular observation point in the Swiss Alps. Situated between the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 29, 2025 Full article
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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 22, 2025 Full article
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
Satellite image: Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Image of the day: Agricultural landscapes of Vipava Valley, SloveniaNews

Image of the day: Agricultural landscapes of Vipava Valley, Slovenia

This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 5 November 2024, highlights the Vipava Valley in southwestern Slovenia, a region known for its Mediterranean…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 8, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Canary Islands, Spain
Image of the day: Snow blankets Mount TeideNews

Image of the day: Snow blankets Mount Teide

This satellite image, captured by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on 5 March 2025, reveals Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain, blanketed in fresh snow. Located on…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 7, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: Liepāja, Latvia
Image of the day: Latvia’s coastal city of LiepājaNews

Image of the day: Latvia’s coastal city of Liepāja

Liepāja, one of Latvia’s key port cities, is located on the country’s southwestern coast along the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 3, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: The Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Image of the day: The Plitvice Lakes National ParkNews

Image of the day: The Plitvice Lakes National Park

The Plitvice Lakes National Park, located in central Croatia, is the country’s oldest and largest national park, covering nearly 300 square kilometers. Renowned for its…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 2, 2025 Full article
Image: Eco message in a bottle concept
UN nature talks unlock $200 bn deal for conservationNews

UN nature talks unlock $200 bn deal for conservation

Rome, Italy | AFP Rich and developing countries have hammered out a delicate compromise on raising and delivering the billions of dollars needed to protect…
SourceSourceMarch 1, 2025 Full article
Image: Close-Up Portrait of a European Beaver in Nature
England allows wild beaver releases in ‘milestone’ for UK natureNews

England allows wild beaver releases in ‘milestone’ for UK nature

London, United Kingdom | AFP Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling a return to…
SourceSourceMarch 1, 2025 Full article
Image: Eco message in a bottle concept (s. nature)
UN nature talks in ‘end game’ to break funding deadlockNews

UN nature talks in ‘end game’ to break funding deadlock

Rome, Italy | AFP Brazil spearheaded a last-ditch effort to break the deadlock at UN nature talks in Rome on Thursday, as nations struggled against…
SourceSourceFebruary 27, 2025 Full article
Image: Eco message in a bottle concept (s. nature, biodiversity)
Countries lock horns over cash for nature at rebooted UN talksNews

Countries lock horns over cash for nature at rebooted UN talks

Rome, Italy | AFP The world's biggest nature conservation conference will restart on Tuesday after negotiations collapsed in disarray last year, with the head of…
SourceSourceFebruary 25, 2025 Full article
Satellite Image: Alam-Pedja Reserve, Estonia (s. biodiversity)
Image of the day: Reviving Estonia’s wooded meadowsNews

Image of the day: Reviving Estonia’s wooded meadows

Stretching across wetlands, forests, and rivers, the Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve in Estonia is one of the country’s most significant protected areas. Captured in this Copernicus…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 24, 2025 Full article
Satellite image: The Moselle wine-growing region, Germany and Luxembourg
Image of the day: Terraced vines of the MoselleNews

Image of the day: Terraced vines of the Moselle

This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 23 October 2024, reveals the scenic Moselle wine region along the border between Luxembourg and Germany.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 23, 2025 Full article
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New arena, new attitudes? Cash spat in spotlight at UN nature talksNews

New arena, new attitudes? Cash spat in spotlight at UN nature talks

Paris, France | AFP The world's biggest nature conservation conference resumes in Rome next week for an urgent attempt at overcoming a deadlock between northern…
SourceSourceFebruary 19, 2025 Full article
Forest image
Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forestNews

Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forest

Denmark has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to biodiversity and wild nature by designating 75,000 hectares of untouched forest. This achievement comes with…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 27, 2025 Full article