Sanwen Huang - Modern Sciences

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

LATEST STORIES

Why has this autumn been so hot and dry?

Why has this autumn been so hot and dry?

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research

How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research

Robots can run a marathon and play ping pong. But will they ever achieve true sporting greatness?

Robots can run a marathon and play ping pong. But will they ever achieve true sporting greatness?

Study: Potato is an ancient hybrid of tomato-like plant

Read More

3 minute read

Nature

Study: Potato is an ancient hybrid of tomato-like plant

A new genomic study reveals the potato's signature tuber originated from an ancient hybridization between tomato-like and potato-like species millions of years ago.

August 10, 2025