EXTINCTION
UK’s 20 Once-Beloved Baby Names Nearing Extinction: Is Yours at Risk?
Non-Anglo Names at Risk of Disappearing in the UK From Shakira to Rahul, the UK’s diversity is reflected in its names—but many non-Anglo monikers face extinction, experts warn. While names naturally trend in and out of fashion, linguistic origins like Sanskrit, Arabic, and Native American are vanishing from birth records at an alarming rate. The […]
Climate Change Threatens Over 500 Bird Species with Extinction Within a Century, Scientists Warn
Birds on the Brink: Over 500 Species Face Extinction in the Next Century From the bare-necked umbrellabird to the helmeted hornbill, Earth’s birds dazzle with diversity. However, a new study warns that climate change and habitat destruction could drive over 500 bird species to extinction within 100 years. Even with full protection from human threats, […]
Scientists Predict Human Extinction Timeline if Global Reproduction Immediately Ceased
Global Decline in Birth Rates: A New Reality (Image suggestion: A graph showing declining global fertility rates over decades) Women worldwide are having fewer children than previous generations, driven by increased education, contraception access, workforce participation, and shifting societal norms. By 2100, many countries’ populations are projected to shrink. Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, author of 8 […]
World’s First De-Extinction: Scientists Resurrect Dire Wolf After 12,000-Year Extinction
Scientists Achieve First De-Extinction: Dire Wolves Reborn [Image: Scientists reintroducing dire wolves into a preserve | Caption: Scientists have announced the world’s first de-extinction of an animal species, reintroducing the dire wolf into a protected habitat.] In a groundbreaking milestone, Colossal Biosciences has successfully revived the extinct dire wolf species, with three pups named Romulus, […]
Endangered British Teatime Treats: Can Your Next Cuppa Save Them from Extinction?
Classic British Teatime Treats at Risk as Health Trends Rise Once staples of British tea tables, treats like Victoria sponge, iced buns, and custard slices may be fading into obscurity. A recent survey by British Lion Eggs polled 2,000 adults aged 18–40 (Gen Z and Millennials), revealing a shift toward healthier snacks. Over 30% now […]