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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.”
How to empower teachers and help students prepare for a sustainable future
WorldStockStudio/Shutterstock Nicola Walshe, UCL; Denise Quiroz Martinez, University of Stirling, and Luciano Fernandes Silva Education about climate change…
Reduced air pollution is making clouds reflect less sunlight
Knut von Salzen, University of Washington Winter is setting in across the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, cold…
In 2024, the climate crisis worsened in all ways. But we can still limit warming with bold action
abstractaerialart/Getty Thomas Newsome, University of Sydney and William Ripple, Oregon State University Climate change has been on the…
What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism
Meltwater runs across the Greenland ice sheet in rivers. The ice sheet is already losing mass and could…
Ancient Greeks and Romans knew harming the environment could change the climate
Universal History Archive / Contributor/Getty Konstantine Panegyres, The University of Western Australia Humans have known about, thought about…
The great wildebeest migration, seen from space: satellites and AI are helping count Africa’s wildlife
Isla C. Duporge, Princeton University The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most remarkable natural spectacles on…
What are solar storms and the solar wind? 3 astrophysicists explain how particles coming from the Sun interact with Earth
The Sun occasionally ejects large amounts of energy and particles that can smash into Earth. NASA/GSFC/SDO via WikimediaCommons…
Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells
The world’s largest geothermal power station is under construction in Utah. Business Wire via AP Moones Alamooti, University…
Vanishing waters in a warming world
In some places, the Caspian Sea has already retreated 50km. S. Melkin / shutterstock Will de Freitas, The…
Why can’t we feel the Earth moving?
The Earth’s rotation makes the stars look like they’re moving. Qu Yubao/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Nilakshi…