Title: Pangea Ultima: The Impending Supercontinent That Poses a Threat to Mammalian SurvivalThis illustration illustrates the average temperature during the …
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New DNA Evidence: Previously “Extinct” Houting Fish Still Exists
New DNA Evidence: Previously Extinct Houting Fish Still ExistsImage Credit: Natural History Museum London’s collection of houting fish, by Ymke …
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Deciphering the History of Caribbean Parrots: Ancient Genetic Data Sheds Light on Unforeseen Extinctions
A recent study in PNAS delves into the precarious state of Caribbean parrots by analyzing ancient DNA. Findings disrupt conventional …
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Reconstructing the Extinct: First-Ever RNA Sequencing from an Extinct Species Achieved by Scientists
A groundbreaking study has sequenced century-old RNA from a preserved Tasmanian tiger, marking the first-ever reconstruction of transcriptomes from an …
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BiodiversityConservationExtinctionSciTech NewsStanford University
Human-Induced Mass Extinction Severely Dismantles Life’s Evolutionary Network
This article delves into the accelerating extinction rates of vertebrate species and entire genera due to human activities, termed as …
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Enduring Botanical Lineages: Angiosperms Withstood the Asteroid Impact that Annihilated the Dinosaurs
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaThis article discusses how angiosperms, or flowering plants, largely withstood the mass extinction event 66 million years ago that eradicated …
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Remarkable Fossil Unearthed: The Prehistoric 265-Million-Year-Old Dominant Predator of Brazil Before the Age of Dinosaurs
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerRemarkable Fossil Unearthed: The Prehistoric 265-Million-Year-Old Dominant Predator of Brazil Before the Age of DinosaursBefore dinosaurs assumed their eminent role …
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Cryogenic Preservation: A Vital Approach for Preventing Species Extinction
This comprehensive article delves into the significant potential of cryogenic repositories in conserving endangered species. Researchers advocate for a global …
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Surprising Findings on European Breeding Birds and Their Response to Climate Change
Title: Surprising Findings on European Breeding Birds and Their Response to Climate ChangeA recent study conducted by Durham University challenges …
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The Extinction of Rhynchosaurs: How Herbivores Succumbed to Their Dietary Challenges
Ancient herbivores, rhynchosaurs, met their demise as their specialized dental systems couldn’t withstand the wear from tough plant food.
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