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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.
Exquisite new fossils from South Africa offer a glimpse into a thriving ecosystem 266 million years ago
A fossilised insect wing with some of its colouration preserved is just one tiny treasure emerging from the…
Reef manta rays are in decline globally – but new research finds one place in Indonesia where these charismatic rays are thriving
Edy Setyawan, University of Auckland Raja Ampat archipelago in West Papua is home to Indonesia’s largest population of…
What if the dinosaurs hadn’t gone extinct? Why our world might look very different
Ajnabia odysseus lived 66 million years ago, making it one of the last dinosaurs on Earth. Raul Martin…
We discovered a new species of owl – but we already think it’s in danger
‘Otus bikegila’, the new species of owl discovered in Central Africa. Martim Melo, Author provided Bárbara Freitas, Museo…
Where Did All These Big, Flightless Birds Come From?
Ostriches, emus, cassowaries, and many more—there seems to be no shortage of flightless birds, even those of similar…
Our Ancestors Met Neanderthals—And They May Have Met Earlier Than We Once Thought
It’s common knowledge to most of us that ancient human relatives lived with us in at least a…
Ancient frogs in mass grave died from too much sex – new research
The author looking at fossil specimens from the Geiseltal collection in Germany. Daniel Falk, Author provided Daniel Falk,…
Synchrony with chaos – blinking lights of a firefly swarm embody in nature what mathematics predicted
Fireflies’ synchronized light shows have fascinated observers for ages. Raphael Sarfati, CC BY-ND Raphael Sarfati, University of Colorado…
How Seahorses Evolved and Spread From Southeast Asia
Seahorses can be found in close to every ocean habitat around the world, and are pretty famous for…
Why do animals have tails?
Dogs use their tails to communicate. Eastimages/Moment via Getty Images Michael A. Little, Binghamton University, State University of…