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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.
Researchers Identify New Methane-Producing Microbe Species in the Human Gut
Scientists have discovered a new methane-producing microbe in the human gut, offering fresh insight into how archaea may influence digestion, inflammation, and disease.
Study Traces the Ancestry of Roses, Revealing Two Key Origins in China
New genomic research reveals that all modern roses trace back to two wild ancestors in China, reshaping our understanding of rose evolution and guiding future breeding efforts.
How dandelions conquered concrete to bring nature back to cities
A dandelion in full bloom on the pavement of a busy street in Gothenburg, Sweden. Yannick Woudstra/Stockholm University…
Scientists Discover 46 New Snail Species in Southeast Asia—Including a Picasso-Inspired Cubist Shell
Scientists have discovered 46 new snail species in Southeast Asia—including one with a cubist, Picasso-like shell—highlighting biodiversity and urgent conservation needs.
The Chilling Mystery of ‘Skeleton Lake’
High in the Himalayas, Skeleton Lake holds the remains of travelers from across centuries and continents—yet no single story can fully explain its chilling mystery.
Tiny cut marks on animal bone fossils reveal that human ancestors were in Romania 1.95 million years ago
Several fossils with possible cut marks from Grăunceanu, Romania. Briana Pobiner Briana Pobiner, Smithsonian Institution; Sabrina Curran, Ohio…
New Dinosaur Footprints in Canada Reveal Three-Toed Ankylosaur Species
Newly discovered three-toed dinosaur tracks in Canada reveal a previously unknown ankylosaur species, reshaping what scientists knew about armored dinosaurs in North America.
Study Reveals Caddisfly Larvae Have Been Using Microplastics in Casings for Over 50 Years
Researchers have found that caddisfly larvae have been unknowingly building with microplastics since the 1970s—revealing decades of hidden pollution in even the cleanest streams.
Congo Study Reveals Gorillas Use Soil Scratching to Forage for Truffles
New research reveals that Western lowland gorillas scratch the soil to forage for truffles, a discovery made possible by combining Indigenous knowledge with scientific study.
Crows Show Ability to Recognize Geometric Regularity, Challenging Human-Only Skill Theory
A new study shows that crows can recognize geometric patterns—a skill once considered uniquely human—revealing surprising insights into animal cognition.