It may seem like humans are supreme among all of Earth's creatures, but some other species are quite capable of dominating the planet if we were to go extinct.

What the dodo symbolizes has changed over time. It has been, variously, a parable, a joke and a warning. When we see it as an ...

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 ...

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.

NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come ...

Scientists found that forests did not recover quickly after Earth’s worst extinction. Instead, plant life changed in phases.

Not such tough guys after all. So are humans capable of driving Earth's cockroaches to absolute extinction? "One hundred percent," Evangelista told Salon. "And we have already seen cockroaches go ...

Can plants uncover the survival secrets of Earth’s darkest days? A research team from (UCC), the University of Connecticut, ...

About 252 million years ago, 80 to 90 percent of life on Earth was wiped out. In the Turpan-Hami Basin, life persisted and ...

At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the "devastating" effects of nearby supernova ...