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Three Billion Years Ago, a Giant Impact Boiled Away Some of Earth's Ocean. Then Life Bounced Back

The ancient S2 asteroid impact, though catastrophic, led to a boost in Earth's early biosphere by enriching oceans with essential nutrients.

Can Scientists Save the World from an Apocalyptic Asteroid Strike?

Planetary defense against asteroids is a serious and pressing issue, requiring global collaboration to prevent potential catastrophic impacts.
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You Won't Believe How Hard It Is to Answer This Basic Question about Prehistoric Life

Taxonomic classification of extinct species is complex and may misrepresent prehistoric biodiversity.

New clues about how life bounced back after dinosaur extinction

The discovery of fossils in Colorado sheds light on the quick rebound of life post-dinosaur extinction, revealing the evolution of large mammals within 300,000 years.

You Won't Believe How Hard It Is to Answer This Basic Question about Prehistoric Life

Taxonomic classification of extinct species is complex and may misrepresent prehistoric biodiversity.

New clues about how life bounced back after dinosaur extinction

The discovery of fossils in Colorado sheds light on the quick rebound of life post-dinosaur extinction, revealing the evolution of large mammals within 300,000 years.
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Dismantling the Ship That Drilled for the Ocean's Deepest Secrets

The decline of the JOIDES Resolution threatens marine geological and climate research capabilities.

Early warning sign of extinction? - Harvard Gazette

Fossil record of tiny ocean creatures offers insights into future changes in global biodiversity and warming climate.

Modern ants evolved alongside their ancient ancestors, study suggests

Modern ants share a common extinct ancestor, with consistent body structure over 100 million years of evolution.
Ants avoided extinction during the Cretaceous-Paleogene event, showcasing remarkable persistence in body structure over time.

New species of 65 million-year-old fossil shark discovered in Alabama

Scientists have discovered a new species of shark, Palaeohypotodus bizzocoi, that lived 65 million years ago in Alabama.
The shark had unique fang-like teeth and was believed to be a main predator at the time when dinosaurs became extinct.
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