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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.”
Study Finds Nanoplastics Can Absorb Toxic Metals, Increasing Health Risks
New research shows that nanoplastics can absorb toxic metals like lead, raising concerns that these tiny particles may carry harmful substances deeper into the human body.
Why spring 2025 is so dry
Jack Marley, The Conversation April showers bring May flowers according to an old English saying. This phrase, which…
Why Some Islands Are Growing Despite Rising Seas
Despite rising seas, many atoll islands are growing or staying stable, thanks to natural sediment movements that reshape land, as long as human activity does not interfere.
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.