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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.”
What caused Morocco’s earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains
Jesús Galindo-Zaldivar, Universidad de Granada The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High…
South Africa’s great white sharks are changing locations – they need to be monitored for beach safety and conservation
Alison Kock, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity; Alison Towner, Rhodes University; Heather Bowlby, Fisheries and Oceans Canada;…
Pollen in pee: fossilised urine from a small African mammal helps us understand past environments
The lessons pollen can teach us are not to be sneezed at. Elisa Manzati Lynne Quick, Nelson Mandela…
If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear
In the face of a perceived threat, your body often activates a fight-or-flight response. George Peters/DigitalVision Vectors via…
Ythan Estuary Sediments Reveal Major Climate Shift from Meltwater Pulse
In a groundbreaking study published in Quaternary Science Advances, researchers have provided a well-resolved continuous sea-level reconstruction for…
Why So Blue? The Science of the Sky’s Colors
Ask a child to draw a picture of their house, and they will likely show the following: a…
Yes, “Doggerland” Is a Real Place—And Its Role in Human Evolution and Dispersion Is Critical
Coastal strollers along British beaches have occasionally reported sightings of old wooden tools and even human bones along…
Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians’ health
Ryan W. Allen, Simon Fraser University and Stephanie Cleland, Simon Fraser University Air quality in Canada has improved…
Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System
Steve Jurvetson / Wikimedia, CC BY-SA Evgenii Krestianinov, Australian National University In May 2020, some unusual rocks containing…
First-of-Its-Kind Research Sheds Light on Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting Challenges
In a pioneering study by Florida Atlantic University, the unique leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), known for its…