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

The Antarctic ozone layer is currently healing, as a result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances.

The worlds first artificial satellite, the Soviet Unions Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, it ...

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The rate of stars going supernova near Earth appears to match two mass extinctions -- 372 million years ago and 445 million ...

The most dangerous parts of a supernova explosion are the outputs like X-rays and gamma rays. Even though they only share a ...

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 ...

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This week, based on a genetic study, researchers issued a recommendation that bison in Yellowstone National Park should be ...

A new research underscores how future increases in methane emissions could significantly influence ozone recovery, particularly in the polar regions.

The Ordovician extinction killed 60 percent of marine invertebrates at a time when life was largely confined to the sea, ...

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