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Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: Remarkable Success Of Conservation In India
At the turn of the millennium, experts were announcing the doomsday for wild tigers in India saying India's national animal would go extinct soon.
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Global Tensions, Climate Crisis Push Doomsday Clock Closest To Catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the threat of human extinction, with midnight representing catastrophe.
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Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
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Fact Checkers Fight Los Angeles Wildfire Myths As Their Jobs Face Extinction
From false claims of looting to AI-generated images of the Hollywood sign engulfed in flames, fact-checking teams at Meta combat the surge in misleading content.
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Supernova Remnant G278.94+1.35 is Closer to Earth, Claims New Study
Astronomers discovered that the supernova remnant G278.94+1.35 is located just 3,300 light years away, much closer than previously believed. Initially thought to span over 500 light years, it is now estimated to measure around 189 by 182 light years. Named "Diprotodon" after Australia’s extinct giant marsupial, this structure remains in an expand...
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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Fungus Wiping Out Frogs: Innovative "Frog Saunas" Offer Hope for Survival
Frog populations worldwide are being decimated by the chytrid fungus, which is responsible for the decline and extinction of many species. Scientists have developed "frog saunas," simple heated structures that allow frogs to warm up and combat the infection. Studies show that this method can help infected frogs recover faster and even develop resis...
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Digital Reconstruction of Dwarf Hippopotamus Skull from Crete Sheds Light on Evolution
A digital reconstruction of the fragmented dwarf hippopotamus skull, Hippopotamus creutzburgi, has been completed for the first time. Using 3D imaging, experts restored the skull’s structure, offering new insights into the species' evolution and survival strategies on the isolated island of Crete during the Pleistocene epoch. This breakthrough re...
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"10-20% Chance...": 'Godfather Of AI' Warns Tech Could Wipe Out Humanity
Geoffrey Hinton, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, has raised concerns that the technology may lead to human extinction in the next 30 years.
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One-Third of Earth's Species Could Face Extinction by 2100 Due to Climate Change
A new study has warned that up to a third of Earth's species could face extinction by 2100 due to rising global temperatures. The research, published in Science, highlights how climate change is accelerating extinction risks, especially for amphibians and species in isolated ecosystems. With emissions continuing at current rates, the risk of extinc...
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Singapore, Many Other Countries Headed For Extinction, Warns Elon Musk
Elon Musk, father of 12 children born to three different mothers, commented on a post on X by social media personality Mario Nawfal discussing the "baby crisis" in Singapore and whether robots could help mitigate its effects.
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'Large Head People': Mysterious Ancient Humans With Oversized Brains Discovered
The emergence of the Large Head People has raised fundamental questions about human evolution, diversity, and migration patterns.
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
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Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: Remarkable Success Of Conservation In India
At the turn of the millennium, experts were announcing the doomsday for wild tigers in India saying India's national animal would go extinct soon.
-
Global Tensions, Climate Crisis Push Doomsday Clock Closest To Catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the threat of human extinction, with midnight representing catastrophe.
-
Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
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Fact Checkers Fight Los Angeles Wildfire Myths As Their Jobs Face Extinction
From false claims of looting to AI-generated images of the Hollywood sign engulfed in flames, fact-checking teams at Meta combat the surge in misleading content.
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
-
Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Supernova Remnant G278.94+1.35 is Closer to Earth, Claims New Study
Astronomers discovered that the supernova remnant G278.94+1.35 is located just 3,300 light years away, much closer than previously believed. Initially thought to span over 500 light years, it is now estimated to measure around 189 by 182 light years. Named "Diprotodon" after Australia’s extinct giant marsupial, this structure remains in an expand...
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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Fungus Wiping Out Frogs: Innovative "Frog Saunas" Offer Hope for Survival
Frog populations worldwide are being decimated by the chytrid fungus, which is responsible for the decline and extinction of many species. Scientists have developed "frog saunas," simple heated structures that allow frogs to warm up and combat the infection. Studies show that this method can help infected frogs recover faster and even develop resis...
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Digital Reconstruction of Dwarf Hippopotamus Skull from Crete Sheds Light on Evolution
A digital reconstruction of the fragmented dwarf hippopotamus skull, Hippopotamus creutzburgi, has been completed for the first time. Using 3D imaging, experts restored the skull’s structure, offering new insights into the species' evolution and survival strategies on the isolated island of Crete during the Pleistocene epoch. This breakthrough re...
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"10-20% Chance...": 'Godfather Of AI' Warns Tech Could Wipe Out Humanity
Geoffrey Hinton, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, has raised concerns that the technology may lead to human extinction in the next 30 years.
-
One-Third of Earth's Species Could Face Extinction by 2100 Due to Climate Change
A new study has warned that up to a third of Earth's species could face extinction by 2100 due to rising global temperatures. The research, published in Science, highlights how climate change is accelerating extinction risks, especially for amphibians and species in isolated ecosystems. With emissions continuing at current rates, the risk of extinc...
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Singapore, Many Other Countries Headed For Extinction, Warns Elon Musk
Elon Musk, father of 12 children born to three different mothers, commented on a post on X by social media personality Mario Nawfal discussing the "baby crisis" in Singapore and whether robots could help mitigate its effects.
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'Large Head People': Mysterious Ancient Humans With Oversized Brains Discovered
The emergence of the Large Head People has raised fundamental questions about human evolution, diversity, and migration patterns.
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
