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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.”
In 2024, the climate crisis worsened in all ways. But we can still limit warming with bold action
abstractaerialart/Getty Thomas Newsome, University of Sydney and William Ripple, Oregon State University Climate change has been on the…
What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism
Meltwater runs across the Greenland ice sheet in rivers. The ice sheet is already losing mass and could…
Ancient Greeks and Romans knew harming the environment could change the climate
Universal History Archive / Contributor/Getty Konstantine Panegyres, The University of Western Australia Humans have known about, thought about…
The great wildebeest migration, seen from space: satellites and AI are helping count Africa’s wildlife
Isla C. Duporge, Princeton University The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most remarkable natural spectacles on…
What are solar storms and the solar wind? 3 astrophysicists explain how particles coming from the Sun interact with Earth
The Sun occasionally ejects large amounts of energy and particles that can smash into Earth. NASA/GSFC/SDO via WikimediaCommons…
Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells
The world’s largest geothermal power station is under construction in Utah. Business Wire via AP Moones Alamooti, University…
Why can’t we feel the Earth moving?
The Earth’s rotation makes the stars look like they’re moving. Qu Yubao/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Nilakshi…
The Viewpoint: New research casts doubt on ‘impossible’ signals from Antarctica
After a dedicated search found no evidence of exotic particles traveling through the planet, the mystery of Antarctica's "impossible" signals only deepens.
Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how
Saini Samim, The University of Melbourne and Hayden Dalton, The University of Melbourne How did humans become human?…
New 30-year data shows ocean mass drives sea level rise
A new 30-year analysis of satellite data confirms that increasing ocean mass from melting land ice is the primary driver of global sea level rise.