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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.
‘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…
Do Essential Oils Work?
Some essential oils, like peppermint oil, have proven benefits for managing IBS. Its menthol component relaxes smooth muscles…
You’re Probably Wrong About Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs ruled Earth for 180 million years, living in different periods with varying species like the Pachyrhinosaurus, Velociraptor,…
New Crustacean Species Discovered in Deepest Part of Atacama Trench
At a Glance In the deepest and darkest parts of the ocean, a new species of crustacean has…
What Happened When the Amazon Flowed Backward?
The Amazon River once flowed westward, creating the Pebas System, a massive wetland teeming with diverse life. Shaped…
Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good
Marek Rybar/Shutterstock Chris Gibbins, University of Nottingham and Chris Soulsby, University of Aberdeen The Cairngorms national park has…
Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health
Pasteurizing milk kills disease-causing pathogens that dairy cattle pick up in fields and barns. steverts, iStock /Getty Images…
Newly Proposed Hominin Species, Homo Juluensis, Shakes Up Human Evolution Theories
At a Glance A groundbreaking discovery in studying ancient human relatives sheds new light on the complex story…