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48,646 Species Now At Risk Of Extinction: World's Top Conservation Body
Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world's top conservation body.
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Global Tensions, Climate Crisis Push Doomsday Clock Closest To Catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the threat of human extinction, with midnight representing catastrophe.
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
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This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
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Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here's What You Need to Know
Supernova explosions have the potential to harm Earth’s atmosphere, particularly the ozone layer. However, no stars close enough to cause damage are currently identified. The risks are low, but gamma-ray bursts, caused by neutron star mergers, may pose an even greater threat in the future.
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US Scientists Demonstrate Revolutionary Method To Deflect Asteroids Using Nuclear Explosion
In New Mexico, scientists are exploring a futuristic solution to defend Earth against asteroid threats: harnessing X-ray blasts from nuclear explosions.
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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"Hooker's Lips": Costa Rica's Stunning Plant Faces Threat Of Extinction
Red bracts resembling "luscious lips" make this plant eye-catching, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies as pollinators.
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48,646 Species Now At Risk Of Extinction: World's Top Conservation Body
Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world's top conservation body.
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Global Tensions, Climate Crisis Push Doomsday Clock Closest To Catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the threat of human extinction, with midnight representing catastrophe.
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
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This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
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Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here's What You Need to Know
Supernova explosions have the potential to harm Earth’s atmosphere, particularly the ozone layer. However, no stars close enough to cause damage are currently identified. The risks are low, but gamma-ray bursts, caused by neutron star mergers, may pose an even greater threat in the future.
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US Scientists Demonstrate Revolutionary Method To Deflect Asteroids Using Nuclear Explosion
In New Mexico, scientists are exploring a futuristic solution to defend Earth against asteroid threats: harnessing X-ray blasts from nuclear explosions.
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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"Hooker's Lips": Costa Rica's Stunning Plant Faces Threat Of Extinction
Red bracts resembling "luscious lips" make this plant eye-catching, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies as pollinators.
