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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
- Monday November 18, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
- www.ndtv.com
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Saber-Toothed Kitten Preserved for 37,000 Years Found in Siberian Ice
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A saber-toothed kitten, frozen in Siberian permafrost for 37,000 years, has provided an unprecedented look at the extinct predator Homotherium latidens. Unearthed near the Arctic Circle, the well-preserved cub retains soft brown fur, intact whiskers, sharp claws, and footpads, offering unique insights into its anatomy. Radiocarbon dating revealed t...
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Ocean Plankton Survived Ice Age But May Not Cope With Climate Change Now
- Monday November 18, 2024
- World News | The Conversation
In our new research, published today in Nature, we explored the ability of tiny marine organisms called plankton to adapt to global warming.
- www.ndtv.com
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
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Octopuses May Become Earth's Next Dominant Species if Humans Go Extinct, Claims New Study
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Experts believe octopuses could rise as the dominant species on Earth if humans were to face extinction, due to factors like climate change or war. With their advanced intelligence, adaptability, and ability to use tools, octopuses are seen as prime candidates for developing complex societies. While unlikely to fully adapt to land life, they could ...
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This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
- Friday November 15, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
- www.ndtv.com
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Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here's What You Need to Know
- Friday November 15, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Supernova explosions have the potential to harm Earth’s atmosphere, particularly the ozone layer. However, no stars close enough to cause damage are currently identified. The risks are low, but gamma-ray bursts, caused by neutron star mergers, may pose an even greater threat in the future.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Climate Change Threatens Nearly Half Of Warm-Water Coral Species: Report
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction -- and climate change is the chief culprit, a new report said on Wednesday.
- www.ndtv.com
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Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A University of Bristol study warns that Earth’s future supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, may make the planet uninhabitable for humans and mammals. Due to a combination of rising CO₂ levels, increased solar radiation, and vast land area far from oceanic cooling, the supercontinent could experience widespread extreme temperatures. Though millions o...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Continent Merger, Deadly Heat May Lead To Human Extinction: Study
- Tuesday November 5, 2024
- World News | NDTV News Desk
Extreme temperatures in future may potentially lead to the first mass extinction on Earth since the dinosaurs, a new study has revealed.
- www.ndtv.com
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Spiders Roughly The 'Size Of Human Palms' Growing Rapidly In UK
- Monday November 4, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The Chester Zoo in Englandd's Cheshire has revealed that more than 10,000 breeding females of the spider species had spread across the country.
- www.ndtv.com
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Earth's Biodiversity Crisis: 1 Million Species Face Extinction
- Monday October 28, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Over a quarter of plants and animals assessed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of threatened species risk extinction.
- www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Plan To Recreate Extinct Creatures Like Dinosaurs As Robots
- Friday October 25, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers hope these robotic recreations will enhance our understanding of the natural world and evolutionary history.
- www.ndtv.com
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Mega Meteorite, 4 Times The Size Of Mount Everest, May Have Sparked Life On Earth: Study
- Wednesday October 23, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
This immense rock slammed into Earth, boiling the oceans and unleashing a record-breaking tsunami.
- www.ndtv.com
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
- Monday November 18, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Saber-Toothed Kitten Preserved for 37,000 Years Found in Siberian Ice
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A saber-toothed kitten, frozen in Siberian permafrost for 37,000 years, has provided an unprecedented look at the extinct predator Homotherium latidens. Unearthed near the Arctic Circle, the well-preserved cub retains soft brown fur, intact whiskers, sharp claws, and footpads, offering unique insights into its anatomy. Radiocarbon dating revealed t...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Ocean Plankton Survived Ice Age But May Not Cope With Climate Change Now
- Monday November 18, 2024
- World News | The Conversation
In our new research, published today in Nature, we explored the ability of tiny marine organisms called plankton to adapt to global warming.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction, Calls for Immediate Action
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Dr Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist, has warned that the world is in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Speaking during her European tour, she urged global leaders to take urgent steps to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dr Goodall highlighted deforestation, habitat destruction, and the climate crisis, calling for stronger regulatio...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Octopuses May Become Earth's Next Dominant Species if Humans Go Extinct, Claims New Study
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Experts believe octopuses could rise as the dominant species on Earth if humans were to face extinction, due to factors like climate change or war. With their advanced intelligence, adaptability, and ability to use tools, octopuses are seen as prime candidates for developing complex societies. While unlikely to fully adapt to land life, they could ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
- Friday November 15, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here's What You Need to Know
- Friday November 15, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Supernova explosions have the potential to harm Earth’s atmosphere, particularly the ozone layer. However, no stars close enough to cause damage are currently identified. The risks are low, but gamma-ray bursts, caused by neutron star mergers, may pose an even greater threat in the future.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Climate Change Threatens Nearly Half Of Warm-Water Coral Species: Report
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction -- and climate change is the chief culprit, a new report said on Wednesday.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A University of Bristol study warns that Earth’s future supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, may make the planet uninhabitable for humans and mammals. Due to a combination of rising CO₂ levels, increased solar radiation, and vast land area far from oceanic cooling, the supercontinent could experience widespread extreme temperatures. Though millions o...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Continent Merger, Deadly Heat May Lead To Human Extinction: Study
- Tuesday November 5, 2024
- World News | NDTV News Desk
Extreme temperatures in future may potentially lead to the first mass extinction on Earth since the dinosaurs, a new study has revealed.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Spiders Roughly The 'Size Of Human Palms' Growing Rapidly In UK
- Monday November 4, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The Chester Zoo in Englandd's Cheshire has revealed that more than 10,000 breeding females of the spider species had spread across the country.
- www.ndtv.com
-
World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Earth's Biodiversity Crisis: 1 Million Species Face Extinction
- Monday October 28, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Over a quarter of plants and animals assessed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of threatened species risk extinction.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Plan To Recreate Extinct Creatures Like Dinosaurs As Robots
- Friday October 25, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers hope these robotic recreations will enhance our understanding of the natural world and evolutionary history.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Mega Meteorite, 4 Times The Size Of Mount Everest, May Have Sparked Life On Earth: Study
- Wednesday October 23, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
This immense rock slammed into Earth, boiling the oceans and unleashing a record-breaking tsunami.
- www.ndtv.com