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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.
Glide poles: the great Aussie invention helping flying possums cross the road
Anom Harya, Shutterstock Brendan Taylor, Southern Cross University Next time you’re road-tripping along the east coast, keep an…
Australian ant honey inhibits tough pathogens, new research shows
Danny Ulrich and Andrew Dong, Author provided Dee Carter, University of Sydney; Andrew Dong, University of Sydney; Danny…
Horse health research will help humans stay healthy, too, with insights on reining in diabetes and obesity
Learning how to treat endocrine disorders in horses may also lead to treatments in people, and vice versa.…
Through the magnifying glass: how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists understand baby corals
Marine Gouezo, Southern Cross University and Christopher Doropoulos, CSIRO New photographic technology has allowed scientists to dive beneath…
An expert explains the stranding of 97 pilot whales in WA and their mysterious ‘huddling’ before the tragedy
Kate Sprogis, The University of Western Australia Sad scenes are unfolding in Western Australia after a pod of…
Aphid Infestations Threaten Monarch Butterfly Conservation, New Study Finds
A new research paper from the University of Florida, published in PLOS ONE, reveals that aphids, commonly known…
Your genetic code has lots of ‘words’ for the same thing – information theory may help explain the redundancies
The same amino acid can be encoded by anywhere from one to six different strings of letters in…
Who lived at Machu Picchu? DNA analysis shows surprising diversity at the ancient Inca palace
Eddie Kiszka/Pexels, CC BY-SA Roberta Davidson, University of Adelaide Standing atop the mountains in the southern highlands of…
Birds’ Evolutionary Response to Global Warming Unveiled in Study
A recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin has unveiled new insights into…
Study Reveals Heat-Resistant Algae Offer Hope for Coral Survival Amid Rising Temperatures
As global temperatures reach record highs, coral reefs face unprecedented challenges. A new research paper published in Proceedings…