extinction

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of increased risk of human extinction due to AI

Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," warned of AI's dangers after receiving the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.

One-Third of tree species face extinction, threatening ecosystems and global economy

The risk of extinction for tree species surpasses the combined threat levels faced by birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.

Scientists attempt to bring back to life extinct Tasmanian tiger

Also known as the Tasmanian wolf or thylacine, the Tasmanian tiger lived in Australia and became extinct when the last known tiger died in 1936 at Hobart Zoo. 

White rhinoceroses makes 'aliyah' to Israel, joins Ramat Gan safari from France

Two wide-lipped rhinoceros arrived in Israel from the zoo in the city of Lille, in France, and were integrated into the biblical zoo in Jerusalem, and the safari in Ramat Gan.

By ZIV REINSTEIN
31/01/2024

Biotech company aims to resurrect woolley mammoths in three years

Colossal lays out a ten-step process for how they will resurrect the Woolley Mammoth.  

240-million-year-old giant amphibian fossil receives new recognition

The creature inhabited fresh waters in what is now known as the Sydney Basin during the Triassic period. It likely fed on ancient fish like Cleithrolepis but little else is known.

Scientists fear death by wildfires that wiped out ancient mammals

Thirteen millennia ago, a torrent of wildfires swept across California.

This rare 'dragon' breed believed to be extinct has resurfaced in the wild

A population of lizards that was defined as extinct since 1969 has been located in Melbourne, Australia. It is believed that these are only the first "survivors."

By WALLA!
12/07/2023

Artificial intelligence: As explosive, damaging as a nuclear bomb - AI officials

"As dangerous as nuclear war": senior artificial intelligence industry officials warn that AI could lead to the extinction of the human race.

Mass extinction of Earth's wildlife is closer than we think - study

Extinctions are preceded by progressive species population declines over time, which leave traces that can alert scientists to imminent extinction.

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