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From the skies above to the ocean depths and all the land in between, we publish the latest in meteorological research on the most pressing issues surrounding climate change. The Earth is a wonderful place; so much has been studied yet so much remains unknown. Modern Sciences showcases the latest in news and featured pieces about the little blue dot in the universe that we call “home.”
Beyond the Roots: The Wild World of Tree Adaptations
“Trees” aren’t a scientific category; they’re plant shapes adapted to maximize sunlight, resulting in varied and unusual forms…
Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than previously thought – new study
To reach net zero by 2050, the UK must reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and methane emissions…
Limestone and iron reveal puzzling extreme rain in Western Australia 100,000 years ago
Limestone pinnacles of the Nambung National Park karst. Matej Lipar Almost one-sixth of Earth’s land surface is covered…
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice
A flooded Christmas tree farm in Boone, N.C., on Sept. 27, 2024. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images Russ Schumacher,…
Data centre emissions are soaring – it’s AI or the climate
Jack Marley, The Conversation Artificial intelligence (AI) is curating your social media feed and giving you directions to…
Bridgmanite Is Earth’s Most Common Mineral. Why Can’t I Find It?
Bridgmanite is the most common mineral on Earth, making up 38% of the planet’s volume. It exists in…
Scientists Uncover Ancient Asteroid Impact Crater Beneath Atlantic Ocean
At a Glance Researchers from Heriot-Watt University have made significant strides in understanding a hidden asteroid impact crater…
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is set to thrill skywatchers over South America and the Pacific
A maximum annular eclipse or “ring of fire” is due to be seen in Argentina and Chile on…
The Biggest Impact Structure On Earth
The Vredefort impact in South Africa, caused by a massive 25 km-wide asteroid, is the largest known impact…
Where Did the Moon Come From?
Scientists believe the Moon formed after a Mars-sized protoplanet named Theia collided with early Earth, with debris from…