These events have led to the loss of a substantial number of species in a relatively short geological timeframe. The most notable of these is the Permian-Triassic mass extinction, which occurred ...

Speciation and extinction are fundamental processes that shape the diversity of life on Earth. Speciation refers to the formation of new and distinct species ... history is the Permian–Triassic ...

Millions of years ago, catastrophic events wiped out most life on Earth—but some ancient animals managed to survive against ...

The Permian explosion had the same input, plus the evolved Cambrian life forms that survived the Permian extinction events, including sharks, sting rays, reptiles and lung fish. This allowed a more ...

Unfortunately, as detailed in the Center’s report Pollinators in Peril, 1 in 4 native bee species is at risk of extinction. Native bees face ... variety of ways that can make it harder for them to ...

Sex helps organisms to adapt more quickly to changing environmental conditions. Without sex, species risk genetic stagnation and extinction. Yet mites have survived for millions of years without sex ...

Inside, between rows of incubators and microscopes, Beth Shapiro and her team are attempting a feat straight out of science ...

A chance to learn how different plants and animals survive the winter. All ages are welcome, register in advance. 570-828-2319. As the days grow longer and the promise of spring lingers on the ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — Biologists conduct the first comprehensive population study of all three Asian horseshoe crab species, mapping their population distribution, ... Global Sea Level Very Likely to ...

President Donald Trump’s first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth’s climate and environment The Latest An endangered tropical plant that emits the ...

“Showing these animals and organisms to a wide audience, is the first step to raising awareness and securing their (and our) future.” ...