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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.”
Why Parkinson’s Cases Are Surging—and What’s Causing It
Parkinson’s cases are soaring worldwide, and mounting evidence points to pollution, pesticides, and industrial toxins, not just aging, as key drivers behind the surge.
How Trilobites Revealed Earth’s Hidden Ocean Cycles
Trilobite fossils helped scientists uncover Earth’s repeating ocean cycle, where oceans like the Atlantic open and close along ancient scars in the planet’s crust.
Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways
A bee enjoys lunch on a flower in Hillsboro, Ore. HIllsboro Parks & Rec, CC BY-NC-ND Courtney McGinnis,…
How was the Earth built?
The Earth formed in a ring of debris around the Sun, like the one around Vega, a bright…
Severe Droughts Linked to Roman Britain’s Decline, Study Finds
New research links a trio of severe droughts in the 360s CE to crop failures and military collapse in Roman Britain—highlighting climate’s role in shaping history.
The ocean can look deceptively calm – until it isn’t. Here’s what ‘hazardous surf’ really means
Samuel Cornell, UNSW Sydney Over the Easter weekend, seven people drowned along the Australian coast. Most were swept…
Study Links Toxic Chemicals in Climbing Shoes to Air Pollution in Gyms
A new study finds that rubber from climbing shoes releases toxic chemicals into gym air—reaching pollution levels seen on city streets and raising concerns about indoor air quality.
The Chilling Mystery of ‘Skeleton Lake’
High in the Himalayas, Skeleton Lake holds the remains of travelers from across centuries and continents—yet no single story can fully explain its chilling mystery.
Study Reveals Caddisfly Larvae Have Been Using Microplastics in Casings for Over 50 Years
Researchers have found that caddisfly larvae have been unknowingly building with microplastics since the 1970s—revealing decades of hidden pollution in even the cleanest streams.
Study Reveals How Earth’s Magnetic Field Shifted 41,000 Years Ago and Impacted Early Human Life
New research shows that a dramatic shift in Earth’s magnetic field 41,000 years ago exposed early humans to increased radiation—and may have spurred key survival innovations.