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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.”
The earth might hold huge stores of natural hydrogen – and prospectors are already scouring South Australia for it
Shutterstock Linda Stalker, CSIRO Hydrogen comes in an ever-increasing range of colours. Green hydrogen, made by cracking water…
What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking Texas and forecast to expand
A heat dome began sizzling Texas and its neighbors in mid-June 2023, with warm nights providing little relief.…
The world’s fish are shrinking as the climate warms. We’re trying to figure out why
Marius Masalar / Unsplash Timothy Clark, Deakin University Fish are the most diverse group of vertebrates, ranging from…
An ‘extreme’ heatwave has hit the seas around the UK and Ireland – here’s what’s going on
Sea surface temperature anomaly around the UK and Ireland, June 18 2023. Areas in dark red are 5°C…
Marine species are being pushed towards the poles. From dugong to octopuses, here are 8 marine species you might spot in new places
Shutterstock Gretta Pecl, University of Tasmania; Curtis Champion, Southern Cross University, and Zoe Doubleday, University of South Australia…
Antarctic tipping points: the irreversible changes to come if we fail to keep warming below 2℃
Fritz POLKING/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Timothy Naish, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The slow-down of…
Wildfire smoke and dirty air are also climate change problems: Solutions for a world on fire
People wore face masks as wildfire smoke from Canada turned New York City’s sky orange on June 7,…
Groundwater Redistribution Affects Earth’s Rotation, New Study Reveals
According to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters, humans have shifted a significant mass of water by…
South Africa is famous for its biodiversity: a new network will store and manage its plant and animal samples
Biobank samples can be used to support research in a range of disciplines. luchschenF/Shutterstock Michelle Hamer, South African…
Astronomers Confirm the Existence of Earth’s “Quasi-Moon”
Astronomers have identified Earth’s new ancient celestial companion, asteroid 2023 FW13. This asteroid orbits the sun synchronously with…