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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.”
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…
The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move – we estimated by how much
Margo Photography, Shutterstock Pep Canadell, CSIRO and Gustaf Hugelius, Stockholm University Among the most rapidly changing parts of…
Beyond the Roots: The Wild World of Tree Adaptations
“Trees” aren’t a scientific category; they’re plant shapes adapted to maximize sunlight, resulting in varied and unusual forms…
Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than previously thought – new study
To reach net zero by 2050, the UK must reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and methane emissions…