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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.”
For the Love of Science: Ten Must-Reads for Science Enthusiasts
It’s hard to disassociate the prospect of reading a “science” book with the notion of the task becoming…
Greenland Ice Sheet Once Supported Tundra Ecosystem, New Study Reveals
At a Glance Once considered unchanging for millions of years, Greenland’s ice sheet has a new story. A…
Giant waves, monster winds and Earth’s strongest current: here’s why the Southern Ocean is a global engine room
Luke Bennetts, University of Adelaide; Callum Shakespeare, Australian National University, and Catherine Vreugdenhil, The University of Melbourne The…
Wildfires can create their own weather, including tornado-like fire whirls − an atmospheric scientist explains how
A huge pyrocumulus cloud rises over the Park Fire near Chico, Calif., on July 26, 2024. David McNew/Getty…
Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes
James Harris, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Marie Larocque, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Nearly…
The Sky Wasn’t Always Blue
The color of Earth’s sky has changed over time due to the presence and activities of different life…
Earthquake Science and the Richter Scale
Due to geological differences, earthquakes of similar magnitudes can have different effects depending on the region. For instance,…
The Largest Geode Is a Cave
Winemaker Gustav Heineman discovered the largest geode, filled with celestine crystals and measuring over 10 meters across, on…
How Volcanoes (Sometimes) Spout Diamonds
Kimberlite formations are caused by explosive volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface from deep within the…
Beyond the Barrier Reef: Australia’s 3 other World Heritage reefs are also in trouble
Victor Huertas, Author provided Kate Marie Quigley, James Cook University and Andrew Hamilton Baird, James Cook University The…