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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.”
Climate change is altering Saharan dust – and Europe is downwind
ragusaliaga / shutterstock Hossein Hashemi, Lund University In recent years, residents of Spain, France and the UK have…
The latest world climate report is grim, but it’s not the end of the story
Andrew King, The University of Melbourne It’s no secret our planet is heating up. And here’s the evidence:…
Can you survive inside a tornado? This scientist did by accident – he’s lucky to be alive
Perry Samson, University of Michigan Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…
How the ocean’s hydrothermal systems made the first life on Earth possible
A black smoker hydrothermal vent at a water depth of 3,300 meters in the Logatchev Hydrothermal Field on…
Why do mountaintops stay snowy?
Allie Mazurek, Colorado State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…
Climate change may not end skiing. But it will make it more exclusive
K-FK / shutterstock Paolo Aversa, King’s College London and Juliane Reinecke, University of Oxford The Winter Olympics just…
12 reasons why plastic recycling is failing so badly
PhotoByToR/Shutterstock Jordi Diaz Marcos, Universitat de Barcelona As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by…
Why does this river slice straight through a mountain range? After 150 years, scientists finally know
The Gates of Lodore mark the beginning of the Green River’s path through the Uinta Mountains. Scott Alan…
Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks
Phytoplankton blooms, seen by satellite in the Baltic Sea, pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. European Space…
Greenland is rich in natural resources – a geologist explains why
Greenland’s concentration of natural resource wealth is tied to its hugely varied geological history over the past 4…