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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.
Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected, research shows
Studies show that dogs help humans cope with stress. marcoventuriniautieri/E+ via Getty Images Kevin Morris, University of Denver…
Octopuses fall for ‘rubber hand’ illusion
A new study demonstrates that octopuses experience a sense of body ownership, as the rubber hand illusion can trick them into believing a fake arm is part of their own body.
Feral rabbits don’t revert to wild form, study finds
A new study on rabbit skulls reveals that when domesticated breeds go feral, they don't simply revert to their wild ancestors but evolve into a unique, unpredictable new form.
Did Cosmic Rays Decide the Shape of Your DNA?
The very twist of your DNA might be a direct consequence of a fundamental asymmetry in the universe, delivered to the primordial Earth by high-energy cosmic rays.
The Viewpoint: Can we really resurrect extinct animals, or are we just creating hi-tech lookalikes?
The ambitious effort to resurrect extinct species, such as the woolly mammoth, raises a key question: Are we truly reversing extinction, or just creating high-tech lookalikes?
Fungicide cuts fly egg production by 37%, study says
New research reveals that even low, common-use levels of the fungicide chlorothalonil severely damage the survival and reproductive abilities of beneficial insects.
Scientists engineer bacteria to produce key milk protein
Researchers have successfully bioengineered milk proteins in bacteria, paving the way for animal-free dairy products that are functionally identical to their natural counterparts.
Ötzi’s ribcage reframes modern human evolution story
New 3D models of prehistoric ribs reveal that early human bodies varied significantly, with stockier builds in colder climates and slender ones in warmer regions.
Tiny worm may be a big help for Chesapeake Bay’s blue crabs
New research confirms that a surprisingly resilient, egg-eating worm can act as a reliable biomarker to help manage the Chesapeake Bay's struggling blue crab population.
‘Darth Vader’ fish: New species found in Papua New Guinea
Researchers have identified a new, uniquely purplish-black dwarfgoby species in Papua New Guinea, naming the tiny fish Eviota vader in a nod to the iconic "Star Wars" villain.