The Largest Extinction Event In Earth's History Occurred 250 Million Years Ago. Earth is no stranger to mass extinction events – it’s had five so far, and some scientists have even claimed we’re in the midst of a sixth. The biggest one of all, however, was so hugely devastating to life on Earth that it’s been nicknamed the “Great Dying”. This article explores the … [Read more...] about The Largest Extinction Event In Earth’s History Occurred 250 Million Years Ago
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If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Earth is no stranger to extinctions. As scientists have discerned from fossil records, species on Earth have already passed through five mass extinction events in the planet’s lifetime, including the last mass extinction roughly 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Now, scientists believe we might be in the midst of another. Humans’ impact on biodiversity—via … [Read more...] about If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims