Supernovas May Have Triggered Deadly Ancient Climate Shifts, and They Could Happen Again
Earth’s ancient climate was influenced by unexplained ‘mystery particles’ from outer space. Explosive stellar events may be forecasted by analysing iron isotopes in interstellar dust. New research indicates that nearby supernovas, the giant death explosions of stars, may have upset the planet’s atmospheric balance thousands of years ago. These bursts, creating torrents of high-energy radiation, may have … Read more