Mass Extinction

Did a Comet, Asteroid or a Giant Volcano Kill Off the Dinosaurs?

Professor Dougal Jerram | Posted 25.03.2013 | UK Tech
Professor Dougal Jerram

The latest in an array of possible causes of the 'Death of the Dinosaurs', is the possibility that it was a comet that was responsible for the dinosaurs demise.

Is Mass Extinction the End of the World?

Chantal Lyons | Posted 22.04.2013 | UK
Chantal Lyons

We are directly and indirectly threatening the existence of countless species through the harvesting of them and the destruction of their habitats. Among the more well-known species we have already lost are the Great Auk, Stellar's Sea Cow, the Baiji White Dolphin, and the Passenger Pigeon.

Earth's Oceans ‘Facing A Man-Made Major Extinction Event'

The Huffington Post UK | Ted Thornhill | Posted 21.08.2012 | UK

Life in the world’s oceans faces a grave threat of mass extinction – and it’s largely the result of human activity, say researchers. An inter...

If we Allow Coral Reefs to Disappear, Earth Enters Million Years Timescale

Rolf Schuttenhelm | Posted 10.12.2011 | UK Tech
Rolf Schuttenhelm

It may be a nice way to draw some attention to the scientists' hard work, but mixing up data & marketing is confusing to the general public - and risks to undermine our sense of environmental urgency.