Lyme Bay mussel farm - Modern Sciences

Modern Sciences is a premier science journal that bridges the gap between science and its application to society.

LATEST STORIES

100 years ago, Schrödinger’s equation shed light on quantum physics – scientists use it today to fine‑tune chemical reactions

100 years ago, Schrödinger’s equation shed light on quantum physics – scientists use it today to fine‑tune chemical reactions

AI is creating jobs as well as erasing them – but how rewarding are they?

AI is creating jobs as well as erasing them – but how rewarding are they?

Early mammals weren’t all loners, as scientists thought – some already lived in pairs alongside the dinosaurs

Early mammals weren’t all loners, as scientists thought – some already lived in pairs alongside the dinosaurs

Palaces and the Pope: the fascinating story of how Renaissance Rome was rebuilt

Palaces and the Pope: the fascinating story of how Renaissance Rome was rebuilt

Mussel power: how an offshore shellfish farm is boosting marine life

Read More

4 minute read

Nature

Mussel power: how an offshore shellfish farm is boosting marine life

Emma Sheehan, University of Plymouth and Llucia Mascorda-Cabre, University of Plymouth Over the past 50 years, global aquaculture…

June 11, 2025