Deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in ...

Two stars that died close to Earth likely triggered two mass extinctions on Earth, scientists suggest. Cosmic rays spelt doom ...

New research suggests the violent explosions of dying stars may have caused two of Earth’s biggest mass extinctions millions ...

A new study reveals that Earth's biomes changed dramatically in the wake of mass volcanic eruptions 252 million years ago.

A region in China’s Turpan-Hami Basin served as a refugium - or “life oasis”- for terrestrial plants during the end-Permian ...

Many forms of knowledge work commonly performed by humans today will be eradicated by AI agents. Here's a view of the type of ...

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 ...

By Robert Surcouf RECENTLY we’ve seen some challenging but well-researched reports coming out of various independent ...

Some of the most massive and influential stars in the universe are OB stars. These blue giants, many times more massive than ...

Some scientists have now branded the “Great Dying” as a “crisis on land, not an extinction” after new fossil discoveries led ...

Five 'mass extinctions' have decimated our planet since it was formed - now scientists claim the answers to two could be written in the stars.

New research suggests that powerful star explosions, called supernovae, may have caused at least two mass extinctions in ...