Tag: populations
by A massive tsunami may have wiped out Britain’s Stone Age population 8,200 years ago, and scientists say a similar natural disaster could hit the islands again.
A landslide near Norway caused a tsunami over 8,000 years ago that created huge waves in the North Sea and beyond.Rainer Lesniewski/iStock via Getty Images …
Octopus DNA appears to confirm scientists’ theory about a long-standing geological mystery
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Octopus DNA may hold a clue to future sea level rise
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Climate change is already forcing lizards, insects and other species to evolve
A living copepod with egg sacs at 10 times magnification. These ocean creatures produce new generations quickly, allowing for faster evolution. Nehring/E+ Getty Images Cold-blooded …
Lizards, fish and other species are evolving with climate change, but not fast enough
Climate change is threatening the survival of plants and animals around the globe as temperatures rise and habitats change. Some species have been able to …