Scientists discovered hidden phosphorus spikes in ancient limestone that may help explain two of Earth’s worst marine mass ...

New study reveals brief, globally coherent phosphorus spikes linked to ancient marine mass extinctions. The findings highlight how nutrient-cycle disruption can contribute to ocean oxygen loss and ...

A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it) is at once a fascinating story of discovery and a beautiful celebration of our endless curiosity.

Some of the most beautiful creatures to grace the ancient seas, the ammonites, disappeared in the end-Cretaceous mass extinction that finished off the dinosaurs 65.5 million years ago. "It's a tragic ...

In honor of National Endangered Species Day, discover several important and fascinating species at risk of extinction.

Exciting news on the extinction front emerged last week from Indonesia: An orangutan used a rope bridge strung high between ...

Remarkably preserved fossils found in southern China offer a fascinating window into what life looked like at the end of the ...