Earth’s 5 catastrophic mass extinctions, explained
Our planet’s first known mass extinction happened about 440 million years ago. Species diversity on Earth had been increasing ...
How survivors spanned the globe after Earth's biggest mass extinction
Scientists don't call it the "Great Dying" for nothing. About 252 million years ago, upward of 80% of all marine species ...
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This newly found super-Earth might have blown off its own atmosphere
A newly found super-Earth could help provide answers as to why there are hardly any planets twice the diameter of Earth.
Ancient “Life Oasis” in China Survived Earth’s Deadliest Mass Extinction
Fossils from China’s Turpan-Hami Basin reveal it was a rare land refuge during the end-Permian extinction, with fast ...
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Supernovas may have played a role in two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions, study suggests
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Violent supernovas may have ...
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Marine life became strangely uniform after Earth’s worst mass extinction
After Earth's worst mass extinction, surviving ocean animals spread worldwide. Stanford's model shows why this happened.
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Supernovas may have had a role in two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions, study suggests
Violent supernovas may have caused two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions that have never been completely explained, according to a theory put forward in new research.During the final stages of ...