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Could humanity be extinct within 10,000 years? A new book is the wake up call our species needs
In The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire, science writer Henry Gee considers how long we’ve got, and how we can extend our ...
Crocodile ancestors survived two mass extinctions—here’s how
In its 4.5 billion year history, Earth has undergone five mass extinctions and we are potentially in a sixth era of mass death. Today’s crocodylians are the surviving members of a lineage called ...
Ancestors of today's crocodilians survived two mass extinction events: Study uncovers secret to their longevity
Most people think of crocodilians as living fossils—stubbornly unchanged, prehistoric relics that have ruled the world's ...
Supernova Death Blasts May Have Wiped Out Life on Earth – Twice
Researchers link two ancient mass extinctions to nearby supernova explosions, which may have damaged Earth's atmosphere and ...