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As grandiose as we might think our civilizations have become, we are but the latest entry in the long chronicle detailing life on Earth. We humans share this planet with fellow organisms whose vast numbers completely tower over our own. We borrowed this planet from its previous inhabitants from eons ago and whose lives were written on the soil-turned-rock on which they were laid to rest. Modern Sciences urges its readers to contemplate our planetary co-inhabitants, both past and present.
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.
New Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on Early Arthropods’ Adaptations in Ancient Oceans
A newly discovered Cambrian predator, Mosura fentoni, reveals advanced respiratory adaptations and segmented anatomy in early arthropods.
The Viewpoint: Researchers Develop Pollen-Replacing Diet to Sustain Honey Bees Year-Round
Facing a global decline in honey bee populations due to nutritional stress, researchers have developed a groundbreaking, pollen-replacing diet. This complete artificial food source has been proven to sustain colonies year-round, offering new hope for beekeepers and the security of our food supply.
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.
New Nanoparticle Technology Enables Remote Control of Gene Expression in Living Organisms
Scientists have developed magnetically responsive nanoparticles that remotely trigger gene expression, offering a non-invasive way to control protein production like insulin in living organisms.
Urban rewilding has brought back beavers, hornbills and platypuses to city parks – and that’s just the start
Pavel Mikoska Patrick Finnerty, University of Sydney and Thomas Newsome, University of Sydney By 2050, almost 70% of…
Chimpanzees Use Stones to Communicate in West Africa, Study Finds
Chimpanzees in West Africa are using stones to drum on trees, creating loud sounds that may serve as cultural tools for long-distance communication.
Why Complex Life May Be a Cosmic Fluke
Complex life may be vanishingly rare because eukaryotic cells—life’s energy-rich foundation—emerged only once in Earth’s history.
Why Darwin Spent 40 Years Studying Worms
Darwin’s decades-long study of worms revealed their powerful role in shaping ecosystems—insights that helped explain evolution’s grandest transformations.
Liana Overgrowth Threatens Tropical Forests, Reducing Carbon Storage and Biodiversity
Woody vines called lianas are rapidly overtaking tropical forests, reducing biodiversity and slashing carbon storage by up to 95%.