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EarthSky Voices
Powerful supernovas led to at least 2 mass extinctions
Researchers said that 2 of Earth's 5 mass extinction events were likely the result of nearby supernovas destroying Earth's ozone layer.
March 12, 2025
Human World
Woolly mice are cute, but won’t save endangered species
A company has genetically engineered woolly mice as a step towards "de-extincting" the woolly mammoth. But is this an effective form of conservation?
March 9, 2025
The truth about dinosaur behavior from hints in fossils
What do paleontologists know about dinosaur behavior and how do they know it? All we have of them is their fossils. Read on to find out what we can know.
March 6, 2025
US science funding cuts could hurt economy and more
The current administration is eyeing cuts to science funding, which is barely 1% of federal spending. What kind of impact will these cuts have?
February 23, 2025
Why is life on Earth so colorful?
The color of life - in the world's plants and animals - has evolved over time. Read why certain color adaptations benefit animals and plants.
February 23, 2025
Science misinformation is rampant: Here’s how to help address it
If you want to help combat science misinformation, work within your community and social network to have personal conversations and share stories.
February 21, 2025
Milky Way’s black hole emits rapid-fire flickers and flares
Using the Webb Space Telescope, scientists have observed flickering and flaring coming from the disk of the Milky Way's black hole. See it here.
February 18, 2025
Earth
Lightning strikes on Earth can trigger electron showers
Scientists have found evidence that lightning strikes on Earth can send showers of electrons raining down from radiation belts surrounding the planet.
February 16, 2025
Einstein ring spotted around a nearby galaxy
The Euclid space telescope has discovered an Einstein ring around a nearby galaxy. The Einstein ring gives us a peek at a much more distant galaxy.
February 11, 2025
Sharks and rays leap out of the water. But why?
Sharks and rays leap out of the water, but they spend a lot of energy doing it. So, what's the reason behind this behavior?
February 11, 2025
