NEW ZEALAND - Scientists have long speculated that Earth's magnetic field collapsed and flipped poles many eons ago, exposing our planet to cosmic rays and other galactic hazards. It's believed this ...

The massive New Zealand kauri trees can live up to 2,000 years and grow to an immense height. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

The temporary breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago sparked major climate shifts that led to global environmental change and mass extinctions, a new international study co-led by UNSW ...

An ancient, well-preserved tree that was alive the last time the Earth's magnetic poles flipped has helped scientists pin down more precise timing of that event, which occurred about 42,000 years ago.

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May 19, 2020 — On a weekend in March 2019, Victoria University of Wellington microbiologist Monica Gerth stepped up to a microphone in a large white tent in Waipoua Forest, some 90 miles (140 ...