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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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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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"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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'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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Octopuses May Become Earth's Next Dominant Species if Humans Go Extinct, Claims New Study
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
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
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Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study
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...
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Continent Merger, Deadly Heat May Lead To Human Extinction: Study
Extreme temperatures in future may potentially lead to the first mass extinction on Earth since the dinosaurs, a new study has revealed.
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Spiders Roughly The 'Size Of Human Palms' Growing Rapidly In UK
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.
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
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...
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Rare Fossils From Extinct Elephants Document Earliest Instance of Butchery in India’s Kashmir Valley
In the Kashmir Valley, rare fossils from extinct elephants reveal the earliest evidence of human butchery in India, dating back 300,000 to 400,000 years. The discovery includes stone tools used to extract bone marrow, offering insight into early human behaviour in the region. These fossils, from the extinct elephant species Palaeoloxodon turkmenicu...
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Advanced Alien Civilisations Could Self-Destruct Through Climate Change, Claims New Study
A recent study by astrophysicists suggests that technologically advanced alien civilizations could self-destruct through climate change within just 1,000 years. The researchers, inspired by human energy use patterns, found that even renewable energy sources contribute to planetary overheating due to inevitable heat loss. The second law of thermodyn...
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Did Pollen Allergies Cause Woolly Mammoths' Extinction? New Study Proposes a Surprising Theory
A new study proposes a surprising theory that pollen allergies may have contributed to the extinction of woolly mammoths. The researchers argue that an increase in pollen during the post-Ice Age period could have affected the animals' ability to communicate and reproduce. This inability to breed, combined with environmental changes and human activi...
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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.
-
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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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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"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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'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.
-
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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Octopuses May Become Earth's Next Dominant Species if Humans Go Extinct, Claims New Study
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
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
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Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study
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...
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Continent Merger, Deadly Heat May Lead To Human Extinction: Study
Extreme temperatures in future may potentially lead to the first mass extinction on Earth since the dinosaurs, a new study has revealed.
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Spiders Roughly The 'Size Of Human Palms' Growing Rapidly In UK
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.
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
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...
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Rare Fossils From Extinct Elephants Document Earliest Instance of Butchery in India’s Kashmir Valley
In the Kashmir Valley, rare fossils from extinct elephants reveal the earliest evidence of human butchery in India, dating back 300,000 to 400,000 years. The discovery includes stone tools used to extract bone marrow, offering insight into early human behaviour in the region. These fossils, from the extinct elephant species Palaeoloxodon turkmenicu...
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Advanced Alien Civilisations Could Self-Destruct Through Climate Change, Claims New Study
A recent study by astrophysicists suggests that technologically advanced alien civilizations could self-destruct through climate change within just 1,000 years. The researchers, inspired by human energy use patterns, found that even renewable energy sources contribute to planetary overheating due to inevitable heat loss. The second law of thermodyn...
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Did Pollen Allergies Cause Woolly Mammoths' Extinction? New Study Proposes a Surprising Theory
A new study proposes a surprising theory that pollen allergies may have contributed to the extinction of woolly mammoths. The researchers argue that an increase in pollen during the post-Ice Age period could have affected the animals' ability to communicate and reproduce. This inability to breed, combined with environmental changes and human activi...
