Rafflesia Species Face Severe Risk of Extinction; Experts Issue Urgent Call To Save the World’s Largest Flower

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.25.2023 08:00 AM

Most species of the famously large Rafflesia flower are endangered due to the destruction of forest habitats. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Rare Species in England To Receive £14.5M Funding Boost; Recovery Programs Aim at Reversing the Risks of Extinction

09.15.2023 05:51 AM

Natural England has awarded £14.5m worth of funding to nature projects which aim to revive the endangered species in England. Find out more about it in this article.

Flowering Plants Thrived After Dinosaur Extinction 66 Million Years Ago, Study Reveals

09.13.2023 05:18 AM

Flowering plants became dominant after surviving the mass extinction that killed dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Read the article to learn more details.

Prehistoric Human Evolution: How Changes in Prey Size Shaped the Development of Hunting Weapons

09.08.2023 09:29 AM

The new study shows changes in Paleolithic hunting weapons correlated with shrinking prey size, leading to cognitive and cultural adaptations. Read the article for more details.

Humans Almost Went Extinct Nearly 1 Million Years Ago: How Did 1,300 Survivors Shape Humanity's Evolutionary Path?

09.01.2023 04:07 AM

With only around 1,300 humans for over 100,000 years, this population bottleneck likely influenced the divergence of modern humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans. Read the article to learn more.

Endangered Kākāpō Parrots Endemic to New Zealand Have Had Their Genomes Sequenced; DNA Could Help Save Flightless Birds From Extinction

08.29.2023 05:00 AM

Kākāpō parrots are critically endangered and a team of conservationists are already making steps to save them from extinction. Continue reading to know the full story.

Saber-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, More Become Extinct Due to Wildfires, Human Dynamics [Study]

08.21.2023 06:30 AM

Saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, a species of camel and coyote, and more become extinct quickly due to several factors, including the arrival of humans. Continue reading to learn more.

Human-Ignited Fires Caused Extinction of Postglacial Megafaunal Younger Dryas, Study Finds

08.21.2023 03:11 AM

Scientists found 172 new radiocarbon dates on megafauna from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits. Read to learn more.

Ancient Wildfire Once Led to Global Mass Extinction; How Likely Is This Disaster To Happen Again?

08.18.2023 22:14 PM

An ancient fire wiped out entire species of animals that once roamed the Earth, and scientists fear that this event might happen again. Learn more about it in this article.

Saber-Toothed Tigers, Dire Wolves Were Already in Trouble Due to Inbreeding Before Extinction

07.14.2023 08:30 AM

Saber-toothed tigers and dire wolves faced a lot of challenges with their population until they succumbed to extinction.

Human Ancestors Briefly Co-Existed with Dinosaurs Before Extinction, Study Reveals

06.28.2023 05:00 AM

A new study suggests humans, dogs, and bats co-existed with dinosaurs briefly, settling the long-standing debate on their origin. Continue reading to learn more.

Megalodon's Warm-Bloodedness Might Have Contributed to Its Extinction, Tooth Analysis Revealed

06.27.2023 05:55 AM

A study suggests megalodon, an extinct shark, could maintain a warm body temperature, potentially contributing to its extinction. Read the article to learn more details.

Artificial Intelligence Has 50% Chance of Wiping Out Humanity If It Continues To Get Smarter, Expert Warns

06.03.2023 01:51 AM

An AI expert expresses his worry that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity in the future if it continues to become smarter than humans. Read the article to find out more.

Wild Horse Species Saved From Extinction by Cloning; Provides Hope for Biodiversity

05.06.2023 01:38 AM

Successful cloning of a species of wild horse brings back the hope for saving endangered animals. Find out more in this article.

Baby Desert Elephant in Namibia Uses Mud as Sunscreen, Cool Down Amid Rare Rainfall

04.16.2023 03:00 AM

A baby desert elephant found a way to cool down amid the harsh environment in Namibia. Read more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Greg Willis) Baby Desert Elephant in Namibia Uses Mud as Sunscreen to Cool Down Amid Rare Rainfall A baby desert elephant found a way to cool down amid the harsh climate in Namibia.

France Bans Fishing in Bay of Biscay Due to Signs of Marine Life Becoming Extinct

03.23.2023 11:00 AM

The French government ordered to ban fishing in some parts of the Bay of Biscay. Read for more details.

Tasmanian Tiger May Have Still Been Alive in the Late 1980s or Even in the 21st Century, Study Suggests

03.23.2023 10:12 AM

A new study debunks the popular belief that the last Tasmanian tiger or thylacine died in 1936. Tap the article to find out more details.

Dinosaurs Adapted to Evolution to Dominate Earth Before Extinction

03.19.2023 00:30 AM

The dinosaurs had aerated vertebrae bones that enhanced their strength and reduced their weight. Read the article to know how adaptation played at work in their dominion before extinction.

Red Goshawk of Australia Facing Extinction; Queensland Now the Only Remaining Place To Support Breeding Populations

03.02.2023 08:00 AM

The red goshawk, Australia's rarest bird of prey, is now considered extinct in New South Wales and the southern half of Queensland. Read the article to learn more.

Pregnant Sharks Inserted With New Tracking Technology To Ensure Suitable Habitats When They Give Birth Due to Extinction Threats

03.02.2023 07:30 AM

Marine scientists are keeping track of pregnant sharks to ensure their population. Read the article for full details.

Can Dodo Be Brought Back to Life? Scientists Embark on De-Extinction Journey With Stem Cell Technology

01.31.2023 22:57 PM

Aside from trying to bring the mammoth and Tasmanian tiger back to life, tech startup Colossal Biosciences also plans to revive the dodo as well. Read to know more.