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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 Triassic Period Was Weird
Life on Earth has existed for millions to billions of years, during which a vast array of unique…
How giant earthworms have transformed the Isle of Rum’s landscape
The summit of Hallival is 723m above sea level. Kevin Richard Butt, CC BY-ND Kevin Richard Butt, University…
Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem
Angelo Carlino, Carnegie Science; Andrea Castelletti, Polytechnic University of Milan, and Rafael Schmitt, Stanford University Across the African…
Cryptocurrencies use massive amounts of power – but eco-friendly alternatives come with their own risks
Mark Garlick/Getty Images Dulani Jayasuriya, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau As the urgency of climate change ramps…
The Sun is reaching the peak of its activity – here’s how that could cause more auroras and solar storms
Ian Whittaker, Nottingham Trent University Many more people around the world than normal were recently able to see…
New Research Sheds Light on Methane Hydrate Deposits Under Seafloor
At a Glance Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is approximately 25 times more effective at trapping heat than…
How Did Pangea Split Apart?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, part of the longest mountain range globally, formed due to volcanic activity from the Central…
Tonga’s volcanic eruption could cause unusual weather for the rest of the decade, new study shows
NASA Worldview Martin Jucker, UNSW Sydney Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga for short) erupted on January 15 2022…
Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues
Icebergs that break off from Greenland’s glaciers carry enormous amounts of fresh water that can affect Atlantic currents.…
Satellite Observations Uncover Asymmetry in Earth’s Magnetic Field
At a Glance A research team from the University of Michigan has comprehensively analyzed the Earth’s magnetic field,…