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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.”
Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues
Icebergs that break off from Greenland’s glaciers carry enormous amounts of fresh water that can affect Atlantic currents.…
Satellite Observations Uncover Asymmetry in Earth’s Magnetic Field
At a Glance A research team from the University of Michigan has comprehensively analyzed the Earth’s magnetic field,…
Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered
Trinity Moss/Unsplash Doug Drury, CQUniversity Australia A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers.…
Phone cameras can take in more light than the human eye − that’s why low-light events like the northern lights often look better through your phone camera
A May 2024 solar storm made the northern lights visible across parts of the northern U.S. AP Photo/Lindsey…
How farming could change in a post-growth world
Handan Vicdan, EM Lyon Business School Degrowth, or the idea that we can save the planet by shrinking…
What is ‘Net Zero’, anyway? A short history of a monumental concept
Ruth Morgan, Australian National University Last month, the leaders of the G7 declared their commitment to achieving net…
Solar storm knocks out farmers’ high-tech tractors – an electrical engineer explains how a larger storm could take down the power grid and the internet
Typical amounts of solar particles hitting the Earth’s magnetosphere can be beautiful, but too much could be catastrophic.…
Why cheap renewables are stalling
Jack Marley, The Conversation Last summer, the northern hemisphere was the hottest it has been for 2,000 years.…
Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern
Cytostatic drugs help treat a range of cancers but may also pose a threat to ecosystems. (Shutterstock) Valérie…
Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history
An archaeologist takes bog samples in Germany for analysis of past civilizations and what they cultivated. Stefan Puchner/picture…