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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.
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.
‘Heavy metals’ contaminate 17% of the world’s croplands, say scientists
Jagannath Biswakarma, University of Bristol Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to…
Study Reveals How Eukaryotic Cells Marked a Major Evolutionary Shift in Life on Earth
New research shows that a significant shift in gene structure helped spark the rise of eukaryotic cells, marking a turning point in the evolution of complex life on Earth.
New Study Reveals How Plants Use Internal Pressure to Communicate Stress Responses
A new study reveals that plants use internal pressure shifts to send stress signals, opening the door to future crops that can visually alert farmers when they need help.
Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull
Roberto La Rosa/Shutterstock Liz Hicks, The University of Melbourne and Ashleigh Best, The University of Melbourne Snipers in…
New Studies Rewrite History of Domestic Cats’ Spread Across Europe
New research shows domestic cats spread through Europe in waves over 2,000 years ago, driven by trade, religion, and cultural exchange—not farming alone.
A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep
Kat Bolstad, Auckland University of Technology The colossal squid was first described in 1925 based on specimens from…
Researchers Develop Pollen-Replacing Diet to Sustain Honey Bees Year-Round
Scientists have created a pollen substitute that keeps honey bee colonies healthy year-round—even in poor foraging conditions—by mimicking a critical nutrient found in natural pollen.