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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.
The Surprising Science Behind All “Behinds”
Early hypotheses suggested the anus evolved from a single opening that split or elongated, with some animals developing…
The climate and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against the other
Mangrove forests: carbon sinks, coastline protectors and wildlife refuges. Martin Mecnarowski / shutterstock Nathalie Seddon, University of Oxford…
Tiny oceanic plankton adapted to warming during the last ice age, but probably won’t survive future climate change – new study
Rui Ying, University of Bristol and Daniela Schmidt, University of Bristol Global temperature records are expected to exceed…
When should you rescue a hedgehog? An expert guide
Emily Harper, Nottingham Trent University Hedgehogs are the most rescued wild animal in the UK. Here’s our guide…
A single atom can change the colour of a bird. These are the genes responsible
A dusky lory (Pseudeos fuscata). dwi putra stock/Shutterstock Simon Griffith, Macquarie University and Daniel Hooper, American Museum of…
Study Finds Large Fish Shoals May Attract More Predators
At a Glance Fish that gather in large groups may seem safer from predators, but new research shows…
Understanding Dogs’ Extraordinary Olfactory Sense
U.S. government labs use airflow visualization with mirrors, lights, and lasers to track particles, enabling them to trace…
“False” Horses
In Argentina’s ancient woodlands, animals like Thoatherium, also known as “false horses,” developed unique adaptations like monodactyl limbs…
How we discovered that the ocean’s surface absorbs much more CO₂ than previously thought
Measurements were taken from on board the royal research ship Discovery as it travelled through the North Atlantic…
When Scientists Mistake Dinosaur Identity
The Brontosaurus, once a symbol of massive dinosaurs, was a mistaken identity, confused with Apatosaurus and mismatched with…