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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.
Ancient DNA Reveals Early Fish Introduction to High-Mountain Lake in Spain
At a Glance Ancient DNA from a high-altitude lake in the Pyrenees Mountains has revealed that fish may…
You Might Be Surprised What Colors Your Dog Can (and Can’t) See
Dogs see blues and yellows but cannot distinguish reds and greens like humans. Their vision excels at detecting…
Your Inner Neanderthal: What Ancient DNA Reveals About Modern Humans
Modern humans carry 1-2% Neanderthal DNA, reshaping our understanding of evolution. Recent studies confirm interbreeding between Homo sapiens…
Kīlauea Eruption Triggered Unprecedented Phytoplankton Bloom in the Pacific
At a Glance In May 2018, Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, erupted and…
Australian honeybees are under attack by mites and beetles. Here’s how to keep your backyard hive safe
Varroa mites on a male bee larva. Theotime Colin Cornelia Sattler, Macquarie University and Théotime Colin, Macquarie University…
Newly Discovered Soil Microbes Help Purify Water Deep Below Earth’s Surface
At a Glance Researchers have uncovered a new group of microbes deep in the soil that are helping…
Can we really resurrect extinct animals, or are we just creating hi-tech lookalikes?
Artist’s rendering: Woolly mammoths once roamed large swathes of Siberia. Denis-S / Shutterstock Timothy Hearn, Anglia Ruskin University…
Flies are masters of migration – it’s about time they got some credit
Will Hawkes, University of Exeter As I sprinted across the flower-rich meadow on the eastern coast of Cyprus,…
Study Finds Over 99% of Dogs in U.S. Show Moderate to Severe Behavior Issues
At a Glance A new study reveals that over 99% of dogs in the United States exhibit some…
Finding Sentient Animals
What does it mean for an animal to be sentient? While it is easy to see animals react,…