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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.”
What Happened When the Amazon Flowed Backward?
The Amazon River once flowed westward, creating the Pebas System, a massive wetland teeming with diverse life. Shaped…
Reflecting on 20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation
Zulfakriza Z., Institut Teknologi Bandung 20 years have passed since the Aceh tsunami, which left deep scars on…
Plans to stabilise Earth’s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology – we need to get moving
CSIRO, CC BY Andrew Lenton, CSIRO and Kerryn Brent, CSIRO Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to…
Finally, the Science of Rainbows
Rainbows are optical phenomena caused by light refracting, reflecting, and dispersing through raindrops. Each raindrop creates a cone…
‘Unprecedented’ climate extremes are everywhere. Our baselines for what’s normal will need to change
Thomas Rosenzweig/Shutterstock Milton Speer, University of Technology Sydney and Lance M Leslie, University of Technology Sydney Extreme temperature…
Where Did All This Water Come From?
During its formation in the protoplanetary disk, Earth was located too close to the Sun for ice to…
The climate and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against the other
Mangrove forests: carbon sinks, coastline protectors and wildlife refuges. Martin Mecnarowski / shutterstock Nathalie Seddon, University of Oxford…
We rated the urban forests of 8 global cities – only Singapore passed the 30% canopy test
Ryan DeBerardinis, Shutterstock Thami Croeser, RMIT University Can you see three trees from your home, school or workplace?…
Study Shows Bio-Based Materials May Harm Ecosystems More Than Plastic
At a Glance A recent study has raised concerns about the environmental impact of bio-based materials, showing that…
The Making of Mount Everest
The Himalayas, once a shallow sea bed, rose due to tectonic collisions, resulting in a dramatic shift in…