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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: Human Perceptions of Dog Emotions Often Misled by Contextual Factors
At a Glance A new study from Arizona State University reveals that humans may often misread their dogs’…
Genetic Study Shows Yellowstone Bison Now Form One Interbreeding Herd
At a Glance Yellowstone National Park is home to the only group of American bison that has continuously…
Five animals that behave differently in moonlight
Warawut Klinjun/Shutterstock Anders Hedenström, Lund University Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of…
The (Possible) Cosmic Origins of DNA
The theory of pseudo-panspermia suggests that the essential building blocks of life, such as amino acids and nucleobases,…
Woolly mice are cute and impressive – but they won’t bring back mammoths or save endangered species
Colossal Biosciences Emily Roycroft, Monash University US company Colossal Biosciences has announced the creation of a “woolly mouse”…
Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
Winged seeds called samaras grow on maple trees. These are seeds from the Japanese maple, Acer palmatum. AlessandroZocc/iStock…
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Rainbow and midnight parrotfish feed at Alacranes Reef in the Gulf of Mexico. Lorenzo Alvarez-Filip, CC BY-ND Lorenzo…
Whales sing when they’ve had a good meal – new research
Stock Photos Studios/Shutterstock Ted Cheeseman, Southern Cross University and Jarrod Santora, University of California, Santa Cruz Spanning more…
How Mountains Drive (and Divide) Evolution
Researchers discovered that mountainous regions like the Rockies preserve unique evolutionary patterns. In these regions, species such as…
Octopuses Are Assembling Fish “Armies”
Despite being solitary creatures, octopuses like “Dave” collaborate with fish to hunt more efficiently. The fish locate prey,…