Dinosaur-killing Chicxulub asteroid formed in Solar System's outer reaches
The Chicxulub impactor that caused the mass extinction 66 million years ago originated from beyond Jupiter's orbit, according to new geochemical research.
An asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, not a comet, new study finds
Recent research reaffirms the Alvarez hypothesis, attributing dinosaur extinction to a massive asteroid impact rather than a comet.
Tardigrade Fossils Reveal When Water Bears' Became Indestructible
Tardigrades survived the most significant mass extinction due to their unique ability for cryptobiosis, which allows them to endure extreme environmental conditions.
Animal crossing: How wildlife-safe highways stop roadkill DW 05/14/2024
Roadkill collector Laurie Speakman, aka 'The Moose Lady', helps distribute carcasses to those in need, ensuring no waste.
Roadkill is a significant cause of animal deaths globally, fueling the mass extinction event and impacting diverse species.
Tell us how the sound of nature is changing in your local area
Wildlife populations declined by 69% in under 50 years
Human actions are causing a sixth mass extinction, making nature quieter.
Climate Scientist Michael Mann: Our Fragile Moment
Mann's warning against messages of doom and inaction
Putting the current climate crisis in the context of Earth's history
Biodiversity: Can extinctions be stopped? DW 03/05/2024
Humans are driving the sixth mass extinction with an extinction rate pushed to around 27,000 annually.
Conservation measures, including breeding programs, environmental laws, and reserves, have helped reverse declines in some species, but are insufficient to compensate for rapid global extinction rates.
Republicans Added 27 Anti-Wildlife Measures in FY 2024 Appropriations Bills
GOP lawmakers are inserting anti-wildlife measures into appropriations bills, putting endangered species at risk.
Scientists warn that human activity is triggering a sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at an alarming rate.
Biodiversity: Can extinctions be stopped? DW 03/05/2024
Humans are driving the sixth mass extinction with an extinction rate pushed to around 27,000 annually.
Conservation measures, including breeding programs, environmental laws, and reserves, have helped reverse declines in some species, but are insufficient to compensate for rapid global extinction rates.
Republicans Added 27 Anti-Wildlife Measures in FY 2024 Appropriations Bills
GOP lawmakers are inserting anti-wildlife measures into appropriations bills, putting endangered species at risk.
Scientists warn that human activity is triggering a sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at an alarming rate.