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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.”
Sentinels of the sea: ancient boulder corals are key to reef survival in a warmer world
Giacomo d Orlando Kate Marie Quigley, James Cook University Seas surrounding Australia this month hit an alarming level…
A single Antarctic heatwave or storm can noticeably raise the sea level
Edward Hanna, University of Lincoln and Ruth Mottram, Danish Meteorological Institute A heat wave in Greenland and a…
As the world heats up, solar panels will degrade faster – especially in hot, humid areas. What can we do?
Tijnlp/Shutterstock Shukla Poddar, UNSW Sydney To reach the goal of 82% renewable energy in Australia’s grid by 2030,…
Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Methane Emissions from Earth’s Wetlands
At a Glance Wetlands, Earth’s most prominent natural source of methane, have seen a significant increase in methane…
Replicating the Rain (For Science)
The world’s largest rainfall simulator, located in Tsukuba, Japan, is a crucial facility for studying and understanding the…
Can technology clean up our air? An atmospheric scientist got a glimpse of the future
Alastair Lewis, University of York Every few years I visit CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las…
It is time to draw down carbon dioxide but shut down moves to play God with the climate
Tim Flannery, The University of Melbourne The global effort to keep climate change to safe levels – ideally…
‘It’s not game over – it’s game on’: why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis
Wesley Morgan, Griffith University In 2024, global climate trends are cause for both deep alarm and cautious optimism.…
Old forests are critically important for slowing climate change and merit immediate protection from logging
An old-growth forest of noble fir trees at Marys Peak in Oregon’s Coast Range. Beverly Law, CC BY-ND…
New Study Reveals Slower Erosion Rates in European Alps Since Deglaciation
At a Glance The deglaciation process during the Holocene, which spans the last approximately 17,000 years, has left…