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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.
Monitoring the health of lakes through the microbes that live in them
Cyanobacteria blooms. (Christophe Langevin), Fourni par l’auteur Jérôme Comte, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS); Christophe Langevin,…
Friday essay: Giant shark megalodon was the most powerful superpredator ever. Why did it go extinct?
Julius Csotonyi/Hachette John Long, Flinders University Imagine the seas off Peru, 6 million years ago. A group of…
Fossilized Seeds Reveal Ancient Bird’s Fruit Diet, Not Fish
At a Glance Paleontologists studying ancient creatures often rely on fossilized bones to learn about their lives, but…
Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow
Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun’s path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Chantal Nguyen, University…
From Dinosaurs to Quantum Reality: A Reading Guide for Science Enthusiasts
Science is full of mysteries that challenge our understanding of the world, its origins, and even the fabric…
Snakes Live Rent-Free In Our Heads
The hypothesis suggests that humans and other primates quickly evolved to recognize snakes as a survival mechanism. This…
Accepting uncertainty in sustainable fisheries is essential in a rapidly changing Arctic
Andrea Bryndum-Buchholz, Memorial University of Newfoundland Climate change is making it almost impossible to decide how much, where…
Science Documentaries That Inspire: A Curated Collection for Enthusiasts
A handful of titles stand out in the world of science documentaries for their ability to both educate…
Elephant Seals Use Research Sonar as ‘Dinner Bell’ for Deep-Sea Feeding, Study Finds
At a Glance Researchers from the University of Victoria and the University of Tuscia have made groundbreaking discoveries…
Study Shows Antidepressant Pollution Alters Fish Behavior and Reproduction
At a Glance An international study by biologists from Monash University and the University of Tuscia uncovered significant…