Supernovas may have played a role in two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions, study suggests
New research suggests the violent explosions of dying stars may have caused two of Earth’s biggest mass extinctions millions ...
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Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'
Deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in ...
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The Permian extinction—when life nearly came to an end
One lineage produced our ancestors, the first mammals. Now we are creating a new mass extinction, wiping out countless species. Will life be as resilient this time? I remembered the acid-tolerant ...
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The Environmental Impact Of Dog And Cat Food: What You Need To Know
The environmental impact of pet food is little understood, but it is vital that it becomes a greater part of climate ...
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Triassic fossils shed new light on ancient ecosystems
New research from the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart reconstructs Triassic terrestrial ecosystems using fossils ...
Fiery town halls, herd immunity, retiring abroad: Catch up on the day’s stories
Jimmy Kimmel trolled Elon Musk during his March 19 monologue for trying to “drum up sympathy” amid a wave of Tesla owners ...
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62 million years ago this mysterious mammal called Earth home
Newly analyzed fossil skeleton of Mixodectes pungens reveals its tree-dwelling lifestyle, dietary habits, and ties to ...
New research uncovers fur color of early mammal ancestors for first time
A joint research team from China and abroad has for the first time found that mammaliaforms from the Jurassic and Cretaceous ...
Caribbean Dove Faces Dodo-Like Extinction Threat
On first inspection, the Cuban blue-headed quail dove doesn't look like much: drab brown feathers, a slender beak, a pronounced strut in their walk ...