Early Modern Humans Were Responsible for Megafaunal Extinction; Hunting Practices May Have Reduced the Population of Large Mammals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.10.2024 04:38 AM

A new study suggests that humans, not climate change, were responsible for the extinction of many species of large mammals, birds, and reptiles. Find out more about it in this article.

World’s Last Woolly Mammoths Offer New Clues on Their Extinction; Freak Event Could Be the Cause of Species Demise

07.01.2024 20:06 PM

A genome study provides new evidence of what doomed the last woolly mammoths on Earth. Learn more about it in this article.

Woolly Mammoths on Wrangel Island Wiped Out by Sudden Mysterious Event, Study Reveals

06.28.2024 03:40 AM

A mysterious event wiped out woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island. Find out what the new study reveals about their sudden extinction. Read more now!

Earth on the Midst of Sixth Major Extinction Crisis; Scientists Identify Key Areas That Need Protection

06.26.2024 05:50 AM

Rainforests in these five countries should be protected to save endangered species as Earth faces its sixth mass extinction.

Emperor Penguins Face Threat of Extinction As 99% Could End Up Wiped Out by 2100 if Greenhouse Gas Emissions Persistently Rise, Study Reveals

04.28.2024 00:40 AM

Persistent greenhouse gas emissions could push Emperor penguins to the verge of extinction by the end of the century. Read to learn more.

Two Ferrets Successfully Cloned From Frozen DNA Sample Taken in 1988; Can This Process Save Other Species From Extinction?

04.22.2024 04:42 AM

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the births of Noreen and Antonia, two black-footed ferrets which are one of North America’s rarest mammals. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Human Extinction: How Plummeting Birth Rates Threaten Our Species' Existence

04.04.2024 00:30 AM

Human birth rates are projected to plummet within 25 years, potentially impacting humanity's long-term survival. Read this article to learn more about humans' likelihood of extinction.

Modern Humans Have One Key Advantage Over Neanderthals That Let Them Thrive and Drives the Latter’s Extinction

03.27.2024 03:30 AM

Modern humans have tight tribes of a thousand people and more while Neanderthals don't. Continue reading to learn how this plays a role in modern humans' survival and Neanderthals' extinction.

Ancient Humans Survived Climate Extinction 900,000 Years Ago by Adaption, Migration [Study]

03.18.2024 04:20 AM

Mass migration from Africa 900,000 years ago could be the ancient humans' way to survive climate extinction. Continue reading to learn more.

Environmental Campaigners Warn French President Over Frog Legs Delicacy's Impact on Species Decline

03.16.2024 03:30 AM

Campaigners warn that France's demand for frog legs is jeopardizing Asian species, prompting calls for enhanced global protections from scientists and veterinarians. Continue reading for more details.

'Chicken from Hell': Previously Unknown Dinosaur Species Challenges Extinction Narratives

02.02.2024 04:22 AM

The recent discovery of a new "chicken from hell" species challenges the notion of dinosaurs heading towards extinction before the asteroid impact. Read the article to learn more details.

Northern White Rhino Gets Pregnant From Embryo Transfer; Can IVF Save the Species From Extinction?

01.26.2024 04:06 AM

Scientists performed the first successful embryo transfer in rhinos using a technique that could save them from extinction. Learn more about it in this article.

Real King Kong's Extinction: Scientists May Have Finally Unraveled the Mystery Behind the Giant Ape's Ultimate Demise

01.22.2024 02:34 AM

A new study has found that climate change could have played a significant role in the extinction of the real king kong. Read to learn more.

Spanish Butterflies Better at Regulating Body Temperature Than UK Counterparts but Rising Global Temperature Puts Them at Risk of Extinction

01.09.2024 03:00 AM

Butterflies in Catalonia, Spain, are great at regulating their body temperature but are at risk of extinction due to global warming. Continue reading to learn more.

Dinosaur Extinction: New Study Challenges Meteorite Impact as Sole Cause, Points to Volcanic-Induced Climate Change

11.29.2023 02:12 AM

A study proposes that the dinosaur extinction resulted from more than a meteorite as massive volcanic eruptions inducing climate change may have played a crucial role. Continue reaiding for more details.

Fine Dust from an Asteroid Strike May Have Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction

10.31.2023 05:25 AM

After the asteroid impact, Earth experienced an "impact winter" due to atmospheric dust, leading to extinctions and the decline of dinosaurs. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is a Dinosaur? When Did They Go Extinct?

10.24.2023 06:06 AM

Dinosaurs used to dominate the land for around 245 million years. Read to learn more. While dinosaurs no longer exist today, these massive creatures used to dominate the land over a hundred million years ago.

Are Dinosaurs Really Extinct? Why Some People Don't Think So?

10.16.2023 06:00 AM

Some don't think dinosaurs are extinct due to the presence of birds. Read more to understand the relationship between birds and dinosaurs.

Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss Threaten Flowering Plants With Extinction, Could Lose Half of Humanity’s Future Medicine

10.11.2023 05:30 AM

Scientists warn that almost half of the known flowering plants on the planet could be threatened by extinction. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Humanity Has 1 in 6 Chance of ‘Existential Catastrophe’ in the Next Century; How Will Humans Perish?

10.09.2023 04:00 AM

Humans are more likely to perish from climate change than an asteroid crashing into our planet. Continue reading to learn more.

Deccan Traps Volcanoes Led to Dinosaur Extinction 300,000 Years Before Asteroid Impact

09.29.2023 23:34 PM

A 130-processor model discovers Deccan Traps volcanic gases caused dinosaur extinction 300,000 years before the asteroid impact. Read the article for the full details.