The world and its ecosystems have been around for a long time — so long that the first mass extinction occurred “just shy” of ...

Let’s start with a clear definition of what constitutes a mass extinction. Unlike regular extinctions, which occur at a steady background rate — about 10% of species lost every million years — mass ...

In a discovery that challenges our understanding of Earth's ancient history, researchers have found evidence suggesting that ...

This era of intense bombardment, known as the Ordovician impact spike, may have resulted from meteorites falling from the ring rather than flying in from space, which would explain the strange ...

Sep. 17, 2024 — A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team showed that a group of highly ... 'Food Theft' Among ...

Sep. 17, 2024 — Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes ...

As their name suggests, carrion beetles eat dead animals. These insects also lay their eggs on the deceased animals so their larvae can eat the meat when developing. But they aren't the only bugs ...