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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.”
New Study Reveals Alarming Levels of Plastic Pollution in Polar Regions
At a Glance The once pristine polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica are now facing the pervasive…
Where Is True North, Exactly?
True geographic north pole is challenging for humans to find due to various factors such as the changing…
100,000 years and counting: how do we tell future generations about highly radioactive nuclear waste repositories?
Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory in Sweden, where KBS-3 repository technologies have been tested. Anna Storm, Author provided Thomas…
Ever heard of the Maritime Continent? It’s not far from Australia – and channels heat around the world
Cocos.Bounty/Shutterstock Michael Hewson, CQUniversity Australia Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, North and South America, Europe – and the Maritime…
Climate change is warping the seasons
Shawnwil23/Shutterstock Jack Marley, The Conversation The seasons aren’t what they used to be. People who live in Earth’s…
Frozen in time: old paintings and new photographs reveal some NZ glaciers may soon be extinct
Freshly exposed bedrock at the terminus of Brewster Glacier in March 2023. Andrew Lorrey, CC BY-SA Andrew Lorrey,…
Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail
Lightning strikes near St. George, Utah. jerbarber/iStock/Getty Images Plus Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison It’s been a warm…
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?
Mark John Costello, Nord University and Ross Corkrey, University of Tasmania Have you ever wondered about the optimal…
Sentinels of the sea: ancient boulder corals are key to reef survival in a warmer world
Giacomo d Orlando Kate Marie Quigley, James Cook University Seas surrounding Australia this month hit an alarming level…
A single Antarctic heatwave or storm can noticeably raise the sea level
Edward Hanna, University of Lincoln and Ruth Mottram, Danish Meteorological Institute A heat wave in Greenland and a…