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Scientists Solve the Mystery of the Underwater Event That Wiped Out 90 Percent of Life on Earth
The new study deciphered the single-most greatest mass extinction on Earth driven by a natural calamity that still exists.
An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?
An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact ...
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Could some species dying on Earth be saved in outer space?
Plants and animals are dying off at an unprecedented rate on Earth. Some scientists are looking to outer space for a solution. The idea is called a lunar biorepository, a facility that maintains ...
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The Permian extinction—when life nearly came to an end
I tried to hide my surprise. For months I'd been on the trail of the greatest natural disaster in Earth's history. About 250 million years ago, at the end of the Permian period, something killed ...
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Canada has adopted assisted dying faster than anywhere on Earth
A new law adopted in the province of Quebec on October 31st allows Ms Demontigny to request what Canadians call medical assistance in dying (MAID) long in advance of her deterioration. It ...