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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 Dilemma in Finding the Oldest Evidence of Animal Life on Earth
It’s been long presumed by many scientists the world over that modern-day sponges—the humble and porous sea creatures…
The Amazon Rainforest Now Releases More CO2 Than It Absorbs
Touted as the largest tract of tropical rainforest in the world, the Amazon rainforest spans 5.5 million square…
The Heat Index Explained: What It Is and Why You Should Mind It
Imagine your usual day. You wake up, get yourself prepared for the day, then head to your table…
Climate Change Is Erasing the World’s Oldest Rock Art in Sulawesi
Inside the Leang Tedongnge Cave in the Maros-Pangkep region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, scientists found hand stencil artwork on…
World’s Oldest Manmade “Quasicrystal” Discovered Under Humanity’s First Nuclear Test Site
5:29:45 a.m. local time. Atop a 100-foot (30.48-meter) tower, a metal-coated plutonium device, called “Gadget,” initiated its implosion.…
The Last Ice Age May Have Wiped Out Populations In Both East Asia and Europe, New Study Finds
Modern humans lived in East Asia some 40,000 years ago, according to DNA extracted from a male jawbone…
Scientists Just Dug Out the Deepest Ocean Hole Ever
Studying the planet’s surface is an arduous task; oftentimes the scientists responsible for doing so need to take…