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 ...
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Invisible electric field discovered surrounding Earth is "as crucial as gravity"
According to scientists, this ambipolar electric field is thought to be just as crucial to Earth as both gravity and ...
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Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'
Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.
Could the northern lights be seen over Mass. Monday and Tuesday night?
The northern lights could make an appearance in the night sky, weather pending, Monday and Tuesday night. Whether or not ...
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Violent supernovae 'triggered at least two Earth extinctions'
At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the 'devastating' effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers say these super-powerful blasts ...
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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 ...