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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.”
Planetary waves, cut-off lows and blocking highs: what’s behind record floods across the Southern Hemisphere?
Tess Parker, Monash University and Michael Barnes, Monash University From February to May 2022, many places in Queensland,…
Climate change is now on the menu at seafood restaurants
Warmer-water preferring fish species like sardines and squid may soon dominate seafood menus on the west coast of…
Relying on carbon capture to solve the climate crisis risks pushing our problems into the next generation’s path
Models suggest that CCS tech alone won’t be enough to avert climate disaster. Marcin Jozwiak/Pixabay Avit K Bhowmik,…
Climate Change May Be Giving the Deep Sea Little Room to Breathe
Nestled between Canada’s Labrador Peninsula and the island of Greenland is an arm of the North Atlantic Ocean…
Should We Really Worry About the Environmental Impact of Crypto?
For years now, the world of cryptocurrency has been making slow and steady progress in making itself known…
65,000 years of food scraps found at Kakadu tell a story of resilience amid changing climate, sea levels and vegetation
May Nango sharing stories about Mamukala wetlands with her grandson, in 2015. Anna Florin (courtesy of GAC), Author…
Linking protected areas from Yellowstone to the Yukon shows the value of conserving large landscapes, not just isolated parks and preserves
Fresh grizzly bear tracks in Yellowstone National Park. Jacob W. Frank, NPS/Flickr Charles C. Chester, Brandeis University and…
New research detects pre-eruption warning signals at Whakaari White Island and other active volcanoes
Phil Walter/Getty Images David Dempsey, University of Canterbury; Alberto Ardid, University of Canterbury, and Shane Cronin, University of…
Disease-causing parasites can hitch a ride on plastics and potentially spread through the sea, new research suggests
The sticky biofilms that form on microplastics can harbor disease-causing pathogens and help them spread. Tunatura/iStock via Getty…
Climate change triggering global collapse in insect numbers: stressed farmland shows 63% decline – new research
Tim Newbold, UCL and Charlie Outhwaite, UCL Speed read The world may be facing a devastating “hidden” collapse…