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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.”
Old forests are critically important for slowing climate change and merit immediate protection from logging
An old-growth forest of noble fir trees at Marys Peak in Oregon’s Coast Range. Beverly Law, CC BY-ND…
New Study Reveals Slower Erosion Rates in European Alps Since Deglaciation
At a Glance The deglaciation process during the Holocene, which spans the last approximately 17,000 years, has left…
We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development
Many commercial fishing boats do not report their positions at sea or are not required to do so.…
Sandia Researchers Uncover Alarming Arctic Climate Crisis
At a Glance The Arctic, known as Earth’s icy crown, is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, with temperatures…
Earth Has Fire—And That Makes It Unique
Earth is the only planet with fire, as fire requires a specific chemical reaction that needs fuel and…
A heatwave in Antarctica totally blew the minds of scientists. They set out to decipher it – and here are the results
DM Bergstrom, Author provided Dana M Bergstrom, University of Wollongong Climate scientists don’t like surprises. It means our…
How 2023’s record heat worsened droughts, floods and bushfires around the world
Albert Van Dijk, Australian National University 2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening…
New England stone walls lie at the intersection of history, archaeology, ecology and geoscience, and deserve a science of their own
A typical New England stone wall in Hebron, Conn. Robert M. Thorson, CC BY-ND Robert M. Thorson, University…
How science saved the ozone layer
Concentration of ozone (in Dobson units) as of mid-September 2022, based on measurements by the IASI infrared sounder…
Saving New York Using the “Billion Oyster Project”
The Billion Oyster Project aims to restore the ecosystem of New York Harbor by planting a billion oysters…