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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.
Newly Discovered Fossil Offers Unprecedented Look at Ancient Arthropod’s Internal Anatomy
At a Glance A new fossil discovery has offered scientists a remarkable look into ancient life from 444…
Chewing gum is plastic pollution, not a litter problem
David Jones, University of Portsmouth Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every…
Scientists Revive 6,800-Year-Old Algae from Baltic Sea Sediment
At a Glance Scientists have successfully revived algae that had been dormant for thousands of years, providing valuable…
Study Reveals How Early Multicellularity May Have Begun in Single-Celled Organisms
At a Glance A new study has shed light on how the early stages of multicellularity might have…
Researchers Find Life on Earth May Use Quantum Effects for Faster Information Processing
At a Glance In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Quantum Biology Laboratory (QBL) at Howard University have…
Study Finds Coral Genotypes Can Resist Either Disease or Pollution, But Not Both
At a Glance Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that provide essential services such as coastal protection, marine biodiversity,…
The story of the purple tomato — and why its success is a win for GM foods
Purple tomatoes have been approved for sale in the US. JIC Photography/ flickr Yang Yue, Quadram Institute The…
Australia’s superb lyrebirds ‘farm’ the forest floor to increase their prey – a behaviour rarely seen in nature
Miles Clifford Triniman/Shutterstock Alex Maisey, La Trobe University; Andrew Bennett, La Trobe University, and Angie Haslem, La Trobe…
Modifying DNA Made Accessible
DNA printing has become more accessible and affordable, enabling researchers and students to modify organisms with custom-designed sequences.…
First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections
Cameron Webb, University of Sydney While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still…