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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.”
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…
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000 – here’s why this region is likely to see ever more extreme rain in future
Marcia Zilli, University of Oxford; Caio Coelho, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (Inpe), and Neil Hart, University of…
Researchers Discover Extinct Nile Branch’s Role in Egypt’s Pyramid Placement
At a Glance A recent study has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery shedding light on the mysterious concentration of…
Electric vehicles will start to cut emissions and improve air quality in our cities – but only once they’re common
LanaElcova/Shutterstock John Rose, University of Sydney and Andrea Pelligrini, University of Sydney Electric vehicles are often seen as…
‘Everywhere we looked we found evidence’: the godfather of microplastics on 20 years of pollution research and the fight for global action
University of Plymouth, CC BY-ND Richard Thompson, University of Plymouth Thirty years ago, while counting barnacles, limpets and…
What Are Avalanches?
Avalanches are caused by the breaking of crystalline bonds between snow crystals due to gravity. They can be…
Ancient Climate Shift in Northern Africa Reveals Human Adaptation Challenges
At a Glance The shift from a lush, green Sahara to the arid conditions in northern Africa today,…
West Antarctica’s ice sheet was smaller thousands of years ago – here’s why this matters today
Hugh Chittock/Antarctica New Zealand, CC BY-SA Dan Lowry, GNS Science and Holly Kyeore Han, NASA As the climate…