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Biologic effects of supernovae.

K D Terry, W H Tucker

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 26, 1968
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    Nearby supernova explosions may have caused past animal extinctions. Radiation from these cosmic events could impact fauna without affecting plant life, suggesting supernovae as a potential extinction driver.

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    Area of Science:

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophysics
    • Paleontology
    • Biology

    Background:

    • Supernovae are powerful stellar explosions with significant energetic outputs.
    • The Earth has a long history, potentially overlapping with numerous cosmic events.
    • Understanding the impact of extraterrestrial phenomena on Earth's biosphere is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the frequency of nearby supernova explosions throughout Earth's history.
    • To assess the potential biological effects of radiation from these supernovae.
    • To explore supernovae as a plausible cause for past faunal extinctions.

    Main Methods:

    • Probabilistic estimation of supernova occurrence near Earth.
    • Modeling the biological impact of supernova-emitted radiation.

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  • Comparative analysis of potential extinction patterns for flora and fauna.

    • Main Results:

    • Calculations suggest a non-negligible probability of nearby supernovae during Earth's history.
    • Supernova radiation could lead to widespread animal mortality.
    • Plant life may exhibit greater resilience to such radiation compared to animals.

    Conclusions:

    • Supernovae represent a viable hypothesis for certain mass extinction events in Earth's past.
    • The differential impact on fauna versus flora supports this extinction mechanism.
    • Further research into astrophysical events and their paleobiological consequences is warranted.