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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.”
Seismic echoes reveal a mysterious ‘donut’ inside Earth’s core
Rost9 / Shutterstock Hrvoje Tkalčić, Australian National University About 2,890 kilometres beneath our feet lies a gigantic ball…
Study Shows Antidepressant Pollution Alters Fish Behavior and Reproduction
At a Glance An international study by biologists from Monash University and the University of Tuscia uncovered significant…
As human population grows, people and wildlife will share more living spaces around the world
Neil Carter, University of Michigan and Deqiang Ma, University of Michigan Human-wildlife overlap is projected to increase across…
Will tornadoes and waterspouts thrive as Earth heats up?
A tornado near Minden, Iowa on April 26, 2024. Jonah Lange/Shutterstock Jack Marley, The Conversation Unusually warm waters…
We discovered a new way mountains are formed – from ‘mantle waves’ inside the Earth
The Drakensberg mountains form part of the Great Escarpment encircling southern Africa. Ondrej Bucek / Shutterstock Thomas Gernon,…
Exploring STEM Through Play: Science-Themed Board Games for the Curious Mind
For those unfamiliar, STEM board games take learning beyond traditional classrooms by immersing players in hands-on experiences that…
Investigation reveals global fisheries are in far worse shape than we thought – and many have already collapsed
Graham Edgar, University of Tasmania When fish are taken from our oceans faster than they can reproduce, their…
Spring Rainfall Drop Impacts Colorado River Water Predictions, Study Finds
At a Glance The Colorado River and its tributaries provide essential water for hydropower, irrigation, and drinking in…
How back-to-back hurricanes set off a year of compounding disasters for one city − and alarm bells about risks in a warming world
Recovery from a hurricane gets even harder when more storms follow, as Lake Charles, La., residents saw. Joe…
Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time
Bruce Mellado, University of the Witwatersrand Air quality has become one of the most important public health issues…