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Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'
Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, ...
What is an Ozone Layer? Protection, Depletion, and Its Impact
Discover the importance of the ozone layer, its role in shielding Earth from harmful UV radiation, the causes and effects of ...
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Supernovae Blamed For 2 Of Earth’s Mass Extinctions, The Devonian And Ordovician
Two of Earth’s five confirmed mass extinction events could have been caused by nearby supernova explosions stripping the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Giant blobs deep inside Earth are 'evolving by themselves'
Giant regions of the mantle where seismic waves slow down may have formed from subducted ocean crust, a new study finds.
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The ozone layer is healing - will the hole disappear for good?
The Antarctic ozone layer is currently healing, as a result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances.
KS2 Geography. Biomes - Rainforests and Deserts
KS2 Geography. Biomes. A short video for pupils aged 7 to 11 investigating two of Earth's major biomes - rainforests and ...