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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.”
The Sky Wasn’t Always Blue
The color of Earth’s sky has changed over time due to the presence and activities of different life…
Earthquake Science and the Richter Scale
Due to geological differences, earthquakes of similar magnitudes can have different effects depending on the region. For instance,…
The Largest Geode Is a Cave
Winemaker Gustav Heineman discovered the largest geode, filled with celestine crystals and measuring over 10 meters across, on…
How Volcanoes (Sometimes) Spout Diamonds
Kimberlite formations are caused by explosive volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface from deep within the…
Beyond the Barrier Reef: Australia’s 3 other World Heritage reefs are also in trouble
Victor Huertas, Author provided Kate Marie Quigley, James Cook University and Andrew Hamilton Baird, James Cook University The…
We used 1,000 historical photos to reconstruct Antarctic glaciers before a dramatic collapse
Looking up Crane Glacier, December 21 1968. PGC, UMN, CC BY Ryan North, University of Wollongong and Tim…
From melting tracks to rising alcoholism – how sport is being forced to adapt to the effects of climate change
Izf/Shutterstock Mark Charlton, De Montfort University In the unlikely event I ever run another marathon, I wouldn’t want…
Study Finds Sucralose’s Environmental Impact on Aquatic Microbes
At a Glance Scientific research has underscored the persistent presence of sucralose, an artificial sweetener widely used in…
ETH Zurich Study Links Climate Change to Earth’s Rotational Shift
At a Glance Researchers at ETH Zurich have conducted groundbreaking research into the causes behind long-term changes in…
La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric scientist explains this climate phenomenon
La Niña typically means cooler, wetter conditions on average globally, but not everywhere, and not every time. Luis…