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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.
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 â and thatâs 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 cellsâlifeâs energy-rich foundationâemerged only once in Earthâs history.
Why Darwin Spent 40 Years Studying Worms
Darwinâs decades-long study of worms revealed their powerful role in shaping ecosystemsâinsights that helped explain evolutionâs 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%.
The Viewpoint: Genetic Study Shows Yellowstone Bison Now Form One Interbreeding Herd
A groundbreaking genetic study has confirmed a major conservation victory in Yellowstone. Previously separated into two distinct breeding groups, the park's iconic bison now function as a single, interbreeding herd, marking a significant milestone in their recovery from the brink of extinction.
Prehistoric Tegu Lizards Found in North America: New Species Uncovered in 15-Million-Year-Old Fossil
A 15-million-year-old vertebra fossil reveals that tegu lizards once naturally roamed North America during a prehistoric warm spell.
Research Reveals Puff Addersâ Role in Eco-Friendly Rodent Management for Farmers
Puff adders can boost their food intake over 12-fold during rodent outbreaks, making them highly effective natural pest controllers for African farmers.