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Researchers Shocked to Learn Earth Could Have Faced Two More ‘Wipe Outs’ After Dinosaurs’ Extinction
As astronomer Carl Sagan once said, we are "made of star stuff," as this research suggests, we may also be at the mercy of it ...
Supernovas may have played a role in two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions, study suggests
New research suggests the violent explosions of dying stars may have caused two of Earth’s biggest mass extinctions millions ...
Can any nearby supernova cause a mass extinction?
The most dangerous parts of a supernova explosion are the outputs like X-rays and gamma rays. Even though they only share a ...
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Supernova explosion blamed for two extinction events on Earth
Some of the most massive and influential stars in the universe are OB stars. These blue giants, many times more massive than ...
'Devastating' Supernovae Caused Two Mass Extinctions, Claim Astrophysicists
Specifically, the findings support the hypothesis that supernovae could have triggered two of the so-called "big five" mass ...
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Violent supernovae 'triggered at least two Earth extinctions'
At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the 'devastating' effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers say these super-powerful blasts ...
One day we might seed the universe with life. But should we?
Suppose humanity was faced with an extinction-level event. Not just high odds, but certain-sure. A nearby supernova will ...
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Supernovas may have had a role in two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions, study suggests
Violent supernovas may have caused two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions that have never been completely explained, according to a theory put forward in new research.During the final stages of ...