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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.”
Greenhouse Gas Emissions May Be Coming From the Siberian Permafrost
Part of our efforts towards curbing the deleterious effects of climate change is the reduction of the very…
The Dangers That Lie Beneath the Mississippi
YouTube channel Deep Dive is back, this time with a video that details the hidden dangers that lie…
The Mystery Surrounding Changbai Mountain
YouTube channel Deep Dive does just as its name describes, and takes a plunge into the mystery surrounding…
Ancient Bacteria May Have Paved the Way for Earth’s Mountains to Form—Almost Literally
The various mountains that surround the landscape stand testament to the great forces of nature that continuously shape…
What’s a Lone Marsupial Doing In North America?
YouTube channel SciShow explains why the opossum, the only marsupial found in the Americas, is doing so far…
“Davemaoite”: New Mineral Found Inside a Deep-Earth Diamond After Years of Searching
Davemaoite, named after Carnegie Institution for Science Geophysical Laboratory scientist Ho-Kwang “Dave” Mao, is a mineral of calcium…
Scientists Just Detected the Deepest Earthquake Ever Recorded
Seismologists monitor the movements on and under the Earth’s crust on a regular basis as a rule of…
Cleaning Up the Seas (With Robots and Inspiration)
YouTube creator Mark Rober is back once again with a new collaboration with fellow creator Jimmy Donaldson, of…
The Atacama Desert Is Covered In Silicate Glass—And Experts Think a Comet Is to Blame
Most people are already aware of the awe-inspiring scale of comets. These icy celestial bodies have been flinging…
“Fiery” Antarctica? Seemed to Be the Case 75 Million Years Ago, Says a New Study
The otherworldly continent of Antarctica down south—way down south—has been known as “the final frontier” for decades, and…