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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 Finds No Radiation-Induced Mutations in Chornobyl Dogs’ Genetics
At a Glance A new study has revealed that genetic mutations are unlikely to explain the genetic differences…
New Species of Crayfish Discovered in Aquarium Shipment
At a Glance Researchers in the Czech Republic have discovered a new species of crayfish, marking an exciting…
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy − researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how
Genome-scale metabolic models capture the complex chemical reactions that allow cells to function. Yuri Arcurs/iStock via Getty Images…
Why do falcons have stripes under their eyes? The answer is more complex than we thought
Arjun Amar, University of Cape Town and Chevonne Reynolds, University of the Witwatersrand Falcons are found worldwide, from…
Spiders ‘smell’ with their legs – new research
Male garden spider, Araneus diadematus. Robert Adami/Shutterstock Dan-Dan Zhang, Lund University Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so…
Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages
Twins are uncommon in human history. Tesla Monson Tesla Monson, Western Washington University and Jack McBride, Yale University…
Mistletoe: a Christmas symbol with a hidden gift of healing
Pixel Shot/Shutterstock Lokesh Joshi, University of Galway It’s a cold December evening. The air is filled with laughter…
‘Mirror life forms’ may sound like science fiction, but scientists warn they could be deadly to humans and destroy the environment
NIAID Mark Lorch, University of Hull When you look in a mirror, the reflection is fundamentally you, but…
Shrinking wings, bigger beaks: birds are reshaping themselves in a warming world
The Common Bronzewing is one of the birds that has increased beak size in response to climate change.…
Study Identifies Average Age When Dogs Are Considered “Old” by Vets
At a Glance A new study from the University of Liverpool has provided valuable insights into when veterinarians…