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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.”
How a Billion-Year-Old Rock Preserved Earth’s Earliest Life
A billion-year-old rock called Franklin Marble preserves evidence of ancient microbial life and reveals how tectonic forces transformed seafloor sediments into part of the Appalachian Mountains.
Why are sunsets so pretty in winter? There’s a simple explanation
nelo2309/Shutterstock Chloe Wilkins, University of Newcastle If you live in the southern hemisphere and have been stopped in…
Satellite Data Confirms Seismic Signals Linked to Giant Waves in Greenland Fjord
Satellite data has confirmed that mysterious global seismic signals were caused by seiche waves from landslide-triggered tsunamis in a Greenland fjord, linking surface water motion to deep-Earth vibrations for the first time.
New Study Reveals Monsoon Rainfall’s Surprising ‘Memory’ Could Predict Climate Shifts
A new study shows monsoon rainfall behaves like a switch with “memory,” where accumulated moisture triggers abrupt seasonal transitions—offering new clues for predicting climate shifts and extreme weather.
Will surging sea levels kill the Great Barrier Reef? Ancient coral fossils may hold the answer
marcobriviophoto.com Jody Webster, University of Sydney; Juan Carlos Braga, Universidad de Granada; Marc Humblet, Nagoya University; Stewart Fallon,…
How Forests Can Save Us—If We Let Them
Forest restoration strategies—from doing nothing to strategic replanting—are being tested to find the most effective path for climate resilience and carbon recovery.
Why Indonesia’s Tri-Colored Lakes Keep Changing
Indonesia’s Kelimutu volcano hosts three crater lakes that change colors due to shifting volcanic gases, mineral content, and rainfall-driven chemical reactions.
Plant-Based Extracts Show Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water, Study Finds
Natural extracts from okra and fenugreek effectively trap and remove microplastics from water, offering a safer, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic treatment methods.
Researchers Find Evidence of Core-Mantle Interaction in Hawaii’s Volcanic Rocks
Scientists have detected core-derived ruthenium in Hawaiian lava, revealing that Earth’s core may leak precious metals into the mantle and up to the surface.
Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century. We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire
Aliraza Khatri’s Photography/Getty Sven Teske, University of Technology Sydney Is climate action a lost cause? The United States…