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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.”
“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…
A Throwback to the Time When Fish Were Armored
PBS Eons brings us back to the time of early Earth—earlier than even the dinosaurs—when fish wore armor…
Scientists Found Evidence of Ancient Life Inside a Ruby
The brilliant, shiny stones that we often associate with wealth and grandiose living, in truth, have quite literally…
Earth’s Oxygen Took a While to Settle In—And We May Have Asteroids to Blame For It
We might take the oxygen in our planet’s atmosphere for granted now, but it certainly wasn’t always there.…
Earth’s Oxygen May Not Last Forever, New Study Reveals
Take a deep breath—breathe in, then breathe out. The gases you took into your lungs just now have…
A Volcano Sprang Forth Under the Indian Ocean—Right Under Everyone’s Noses
It’s no surprise to anyone at this point that volcanoes don’t really get pressured when it comes to…