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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 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…
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”…