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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 Deadliest Mushrooms
Eating wild mushrooms can be dangerous because people may confuse toxic species with edible ones. Even mushrooms that…
First map of vegetation across Antarctica reveals a battle for the continent’s changing landscape
Claudia Colesie Claudia Colesie, The University of Edinburgh A tiny seed is stuck between loose gravel and coarse…
A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend
Toxoplasma is often transmitted to people from contaminated food or cat feces. Dr_Microbe/iStock via Getty Images Plus Bill…
For the Love of Science: Ten Must-Reads for Science Enthusiasts
It’s hard to disassociate the prospect of reading a “science” book with the notion of the task becoming…
Researchers Develop Microrobot Inspired by Beetle Wing Mechanics
At a Glance Recent scientific investigations into the wing dynamics of flying animals have led to remarkable advancements…
There Be Weird Sharks
Deep-sea sharks have adapted to extreme environments with features like large eyes for low light, bioluminescence for camouflage…
Finding a Lost Civilization With Baboons
Archaeologists have long been puzzled by the ancient Egyptian references to Punt, a land famed for its wealth…
The Sky Wasn’t Always Blue
The color of Earth’s sky has changed over time due to the presence and activities of different life…
Evolution At Our Fingertips
In a fascinating demonstration of evolution, bacteria exposed to increasing concentrations of antibiotics develop resistance rapidly. Within 11…
Our new tech helps find hidden details in whale, cassowary and other barely audible animal calls
Benjamin A. Jancovich, UNSW Sydney Over the past few decades, animal sounds have seen a huge surge in…