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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.”
More than 200 scientists from 19 countries want to tell us the Southern Ocean is in trouble
Pat James, Australian Antarctic Division Andrew J Constable, University of Tasmania and Jess Melbourne-Thomas, CSIRO While the Southern…
Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world
Glacial lakes are common in the Himalayas, as this satellite view shows. Some are dammed by glaciers, other…
HT Volcanic Eruption Triggered an “Unprecedented” Ozone Depletion, Scientists Say
A team of atmospheric specialists recently published their research in the journal Science, revealing the significant impact of…
What causes earthquakes? A geologist explains where they’re most common and why
A man works his way through the rubble of buildings in Marrakesh, Morocco, after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake…
3 powerful earthquakes strike Afghanistan in one week – here’s how people around the world prepare for disasters
Survivors search through rubble on Oct. 7, 2023, in western Afghanistan, where a series of powerful earthquakes have…
What is a strong El Niño? Meteorologists anticipate a big impact in winter 2023, but the forecasts don’t all agree
The El Niño pattern stands out in the warm sea surface temperature anomalies in the Pacific in 2023.…
Antarctic Ice Shelves Experiencing Unprecedented Loss Over 25-Year Study Period
A recent study published in the journal Science Advances provides crucial insights into the state of Antarctica’s ice…
How the age of mammals could end
When Pangea Ultima forms, conditions on Earth will be too inhospitable for most mammals to survive. Maurus Spescha/Shutterstock…
What’s the carbon footprint of owning pet fish? An expert explains
One of the most popular species of fish found in tropical marine aquariums is the common clownfish (Amphiprion…
Farmed rhinos will soon ‘rewild’ the African savanna
Jason Gilchrist, Edinburgh Napier University With all the terrible news on climate change, it’s easy to lose track…