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 ...

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

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

The six-mile-wide asteroid punched a one-way ticket toward extinction for all non-avian dinosaurs. Some 66 million years ...

Research shows how Earth's climate suddenly warmed 10°C, transforming ecosystems and causing the worst mass extinction in history.

The mass extinction that ended the Permian geological epoch, 252 million years ago, wiped out most animals living on Earth.

Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered that ancient frog ancestors survived the biggest mass extinction of species by eating on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators. The ...

England [UK], March 5 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered that ancient frog ancestors survived the biggest mass extinction of species by eating on freshwater prey that evaded ...

Bashir noted that the sorry state of the historical sites has made both local and international tourists to shy away from visiting them. The PS noted that finalisation of the Kiswahili Bill and ...

Those disappearances have largely occurred at consistent background rates. But in the context of mass extinctions, ecosystems are placed under immense pressure, at above-average speeds.

A 23-year-old man from Kerala has confessed to the murders of six people, including members of his own family ... According to a report by The Times Of India, the mass killing began around 3 pm on ...

Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, recommended pausing the mass firings of some probationary federal employees. By Abbie VanSickle Reporting from Washington A government ...