How birds survived when all other dinosaurs perished
Paleontologists think that beaks may have given birds an advantage over other creatures.
Asteroids
Overview
More than 1 million asteroids left over from the early formation of our solar system orbit the sun in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Tens of thousands more orbit outside that belt.
1440 Findings
Hours of research by our editors, distilled into minutes of clarity.
The Age of Dinosaurs ended in fiery disaster
How did dinosaurs become extinct? Explore the Cretaceous extinction event and the role of the Chicxulub impact in the death of dinosaurs (except birds).
Dino-killing asteroid struck in spring
Clues from fossil fish help scientists pinpoint the season when Earth’s fifth mass extinction began
Ten impact craters you can visit
See photos of ten wild Earth impact craters across the world, the result of impacts occurring between thousands and millions of years ago.
Incredible footage of near-Earth objects hitting our atmosphere
Videos recording at the right place and time capture unbelievable atmospheric entries across the world.
Launch asteroids at Earth
Design your own asteroid and launch it at Earth!
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Since our ancient human relatives began using stone tools to perform tasks, humans have harnessed scientific knowledge and new technologies to expand the boundaries of our understanding of the natural world. From quantum computing and microplastics to artificial intelligence and memory, explore these topics and more with our concise yet informative overviews and expert-curated resources.
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