The overall discussions demonstrate a high level of interest and engagement, with posts highlighting examples like the link between volcanic activity and ozone damage, such as mentions of pollen and plant waxes as UV damage indicators. The tone emphasizes the importance of these findings for understanding environmental stress and extinction processes, reflecting their potential to influence scientific perspectives and public awareness.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions support the research, emphasizing the role of ozone depletion and UV-B radiation in the mass extinction event.
InterestHigh interest
The discussions reveal high curiosity about environmental impacts, volcanic activity, and implications for understanding mass extinctions.
EngagementHigh engagement
Many comments reference specific scientific findings, methods, and broader ecological consequences, indicating deep engagement.
ImpactHigh impact
Posts stress that this research significantly advances understanding of extinction mechanisms and climate change, suggesting high impact.
Abstract in brief
The study examines how plants might have responded to increased UVB radiation during the end-Permian mass extinction by analyzing protective compounds in pollen grains from Tibet.
The findings show an increase in these UVB-absorbing compounds that aligns with spikes in mercury levels and carbon isotope disruptions, indicating a period of significant volcanic activity and environmental stress.
The research suggests that massive volcanism likely damaged the ozone layer, leading to elevated UVB radiation, which contributed to the severe environmental and ecological impacts of the extinction event.]
La + grande crise biologique sur Terre aurait été provoquée par un important volcanisme il y a ~250 millions d'années.
L'analyse de spores fossiles montre qu'il aurait gravement endommagé la couche d'ozone, augmentant sensiblement le taux d'UV sur Terre.
https://t.co/P0w6U9dNcr https://t.co/XExxjT26YT
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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction https://t.co/FoHX926shb
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Thomas Reis
@peakaustria · X
In case you think plants like increasing sun hours and more intensive cloudless summers? No the direct crop sun damage is immense - go ask a farmer!
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
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Reiner
@erlesen · X
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
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250 million-year-old pollen suggests radiation played a role in mass extinction event
Jan 28, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 7,866 followersView post →
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Sergio González Mora
@PhylumBryozoa · X
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction | Science Advances https://t.co/Im6MweRGUF
Jan 7, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 997 followersView post →
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CIMP Palaeozoic Microflora
@CIMPalaeozoic · X
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This video explores how herbivorous dinosaurs evolved multiple times independently. It also briefly covers a UK satellite launch failure and atmospheric phenomena, providing insights into the complex evolution of…
Discover 3 fascinating facts about fossil plants, including how increased UVB radiation during the end-Permian extinction affected plant life, evidenced by pollen analysis showing elevated protective compounds linked to…
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The free SAI of Permian-Triassic did what we expect our tax funded system to do - delete the ozone layer
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction (Liu et al., 2023) Bund... oh Bund... https://t.co/hoVLK0lmMT https://t.co/dTEiZkYQcP
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
... suggesting increased UV-B radiation due to volcanic activity and ozone layer depletion.
Volcanic activity be like... https://t.co/9biW8Ft7bY
Speaking of hos...
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Niche interest in ozone pays off again.
Plants hit by UV raw create a waxy layer like a (healthy) suntan lotion...
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1/4 "The #synchronicity in the anomalous protective #ultraviolet B (UV-B)–absorbing #compounds (#UACs) and #mercury #fluctuations with the #carbon-#isotope #excursion (#CIE) in the Qubu section..."
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United for Earth
@unitedforplanet · X
RT @bobhillbrain: Ozone importance
LDying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction https:…
La + grande crise biologique sur Terre aurait été provoquée par un important volcanisme il y a ~250 millions d'années.
L'analyse de spores fossiles montre qu'il aurait gravement endommagé la couche d'ozone, augmentant sensiblement le taux d'UV sur Terre.
https://t.co/P0w6U9dNcr https://t.co/XExxjT26YT
Feb 3, 2023 · 46 likes · 1 share · 87,796 followersView post →
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Bob Hill
@bobhillbrain · X
Ozone importance
LDying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction https://t.co/3tskfxoCQZ
RT @erlesen: Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
https://t.co/Utx0i30reY
250 m…
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Ilse Flück
@FluckIlse · X
RT @erlesen: Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
https://t.co/Utx0i30reY
250 m…
Jan 29, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,717 followersView post →
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Reiner
@erlesen · X
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
https://t.co/Utx0i30reY
250 million-year-old pollen suggests radiation played a role in mass extinction event
Jan 28, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 7,866 followersView post →
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Bob Hill
@bobhillbrain · X
Ozone importance
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction https://t.co/3tskfxoCQZ
#openaccess FREE to read, adapt and reuse for non-commercial purposes!
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#brookes #oa
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Dane @RealGeoEngWatch for the record the mass extinction that is now already in advanced stages has far more momentum behind it
if the public knew that we're not only being hit with massive amounts of UVB radiation but also UVC radiation that's now reac...
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La radiación ultravioleta como exterminadora de vida: su papel en la peor extinción masiva
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Más información:
Dying in the Sun: direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
https://t.co/gA18Y3CcCZ
元論文→ Reference: Liu F, Peng H, Marshall JEA, et al. Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction. Sci Adv. 9(1):eabo6102. doi:10.1126/sciadv.abo6102.
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RT @peakaustria: In case you think plants like increasing sun hours and more intensive cloudless summers? No the direct crop sun damage is…
Jan 10, 2023 · 8 shares · 184 followersView post →
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Nature
@scarceresources · X
RT @peakaustria: In case you think plants like increasing sun hours and more intensive cloudless summers? No the direct crop sun damage is…
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Dr. Larry B Keating
@DrLarryBKeating · X
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction https://t.co/i0ymZSncZ3 "Ozone depletion is considered a compelling ecological driver for terrestrial mass extinction." Chilling words.
RT @peakaustria: In case you think plants like increasing sun hours and more intensive cloudless summers? No the direct crop sun damage is…
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Thomas Reis
@peakaustria · X
In case you think plants like increasing sun hours and more intensive cloudless summers? No the direct crop sun damage is immense - go ask a farmer!
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction
https://t.co/IER1vID3Im
Jan 10, 2023 · 16 likes · 8 shares · 14,570 followersView post →
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Tito Mora Núñez
@Titomoranunez · X
RT @PhylumBryozoa: Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-Permian mass extinction | Science Advances http…
RT @animalculum@scholar.social
Sunscreen-like chemicals found in #fossil plants reveal UV #radiation was involved in mass #extinction events https://t.co/WNy4SOYVgu
Dying in the Sun: Direct evidence for elevated UV-B radiation at the end-#Permian #MassExtinction (1/2)
Obv this info is rebutted by other scientists but cool read
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