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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.”
Despairing about climate change? These 4 charts on the unstoppable growth of solar may change your mind
Shutterstock Andrew Blakers, Australian National University Last year, the world built more new solar capacity than every other…
Smoke from the Black Summer fires could have made the triple La Niña more likely
Martin Jucker, UNSW Sydney The 2019-2020 bushfire season was devastating. Vast areas of pristine forest burned, many for…
Drone seeding and E-seeds sound exciting, but ecosystem restoration needs practical solutions
Simone Pedrini, Author provided Simone Pedrini, Curtin University; Jorge Castro Gutiérrez, Universidad de Granada, and Kingsley Dixon, Curtin…
Heading to a beach this summer? Here’s how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip
Warning sign at Lido Key Beach in Sarasota, Fla., March 15, 2023, during a toxic algae bloom. Jesus…
Record low Antarctic sea ice is another alarming sign the ocean’s role as climate regulator is changing
Getty Images Craig Stevens, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research A changing climate is upon us, with…
The Earth May Be Losing Its Roots
Since their appearance hundreds of millions of years ago, trees have been changing the entirety of Earth’s landscape…
El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
Marine heat waves can reach the ocean floor as well as surface waters. Sebastian Pena Lambarri via Unsplash,…
New Study Identifies Global Hotspots Most at Risk of Record-Breaking Heatwaves
A new study by the University of Bristol has revealed that certain regions worldwide are most at risk…
New Study Shows Wildfires Emitting Seven Times More Methane than Previously Estimated
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that wildfires emit significant amounts of methane, a greenhouse…
New Study Shows Wildfires Can Boost Biodiversity—But With Important Caveats
A new study published in the journal Ecology Letters suggests that wildfires positively affect biodiversity in animal species.…