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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.
Are We In an Arms Race Against Snakes?
The elapid snakes, which evolved around 37 million years ago, brought with them a highly potent venom that…
Venomous snakes could start migrating in large numbers if we hit 5°C warming
Pablo Ariel Martinez, Universidade Federal de Sergipe A global group of scientists has predicted that climate change may…
As climate change and pollution imperil coral reefs, scientists are deep-freezing corals to repopulate future oceans
Healthy corals like these on Australia’s Lady Elliot Reef could disappear by the 2030s if climate change is…
The History of Flying Fish
The evolution of flying fish has occurred multiple times throughout history. Modern flying fish are a diverse group…
The World’s First Swimming “Superpredator”
Ichthyosaurs were a diverse group of marine reptiles that coexisted with dinosaurs and pterosaurs during the Mesozoic era,…
What Might the Next Mass Extinction Look Like?
Earth has experienced several mass extinctions caused by events like asteroid impacts, volcanic activity, and climate change, with…
10 million animals die on our roads each year. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t) to cut the toll
Shutterstock Graeme Coulson, The University of Melbourne and Helena Bender, The University of Melbourne There’s almost no warning.…
Meet the kowari: a pint-sized predator on the fast track to extinction
Ariana Ananda Katherine Moseby, UNSW Sydney and Katherine Tuft, University of Adelaide Australia is home to more than…
“oVert” 3D Imaging Project Transforms Natural History Museum Accessibility
At a Glance Natural history museums have entered a new era of scientific exploration and accessibility with the…
As Varroa spreads, now is the time to fight for Australia’s honey bees – and you can help
Nic Vevers/ANU Alexander Mikheyev, Australian National University A tiny foe threatens Australian beekeepers’ livelihood, our food supply and…