Fresh fossil analyses suggest the Kotlin Crisis 550 million years ago wiped out up to 80% of marine species, making it Earth's earliest known mass extinction. This overturns the long-standing view ...

The term “mass extinction” conjures up apocalyptic images of the world coming to an end, but a massive event like this can be a much slower process than many people realize. By definition, a mass ...

Humans have wiped out hundreds of species — with many more on the brink or experiencing large declines in population. Some scientists have argued that we have entered a “sixth mass extinction” event ...

Mass extinctions are extremely catastrophic events on Earth. Throughout Earth's evolutionary history, numerous mass extinctions have occurred, with five major mass extinctions being particularly ...

Tropical ecosystems rely on the infrastructure provided by termites. These insects supply plants with vital nutrients by breaking down organic waste, bringing water to the roots by aerating the soil ...

Scientists are increasingly worried we may be witnessing the start of the “sixth mass extinction” – the first to be caused by human activities. Five earlier mass extinctions, caused by dramatic but ...