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Were dinosaurs doomed before the asteroid hit?

Posted on June 18, 2026May 28, 2026 by Sciworthy

Scientists analyzed a rock layer in New Mexico dating to the end of the dinosaur era and found that dinosaurs in the south remained diverse…

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    Is Earth safe from nearby exploding stars?

    Posted on July 7, 2025July 8, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

    Scientists used an Earth system model to test how radiation from a nearby supernova would affect life on our planet. They found that the…

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      Stem cells may be the key to saving white rhinos from extinction

      Posted on September 29, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Could stem cells help us grow new rhinos? See how scientists at San Diego Zoo Global and Scripps Research are making new strides in…

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        Cave Bears Probably Did Eat Their Vegetables

        Posted on May 21, 2018June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Modern bears, while typically thought of as carnivores, actually have a wide variety of dietary preferences. Some eat only meat while others…

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