MASS EXTINCTION

Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Ancient Heatwave: The Hidden Role of Forests

A long time ago, around 252 million years, Earth faced its worst life crisis. The "Great Dying" wiped out nearly 90% of all species. After this disaster, the planet stayed extremely hot for 5 million years. Scientists have been trying to figure out why. Recently, a group of researchers made a big discovery. They studied old fossils and found that tropical forests pl...

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