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Sunscreen-like chemicals found in fossil plants reveal UV radiation was involved in mass extinction events

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Pollen preserved in 250 million-year-old rocks contain compounds that function like sunscreen. These are produced by plants to protect them from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation. Findings suggest that a pulse of UV-B played an important part in the end Permian mass extinction event.
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‘Sunscreen’ in ancient pollen ‘points to mass extinction caused by UV radiation’

Experts analysed pollen from 250 million years ago, around the time when close to 80% of the planet’s species disappeared.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard

‘Sunscreen’ in ancient pollen ‘points to mass extinction caused by UV radiation’

Experts analysed pollen from 250 million years ago, around the time when close to 80% of the planet’s species disappeared.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Shropshire StarShropshire Star

‘Sunscreen’ in ancient pollen ‘points to mass extinction caused by UV radiation’

Sunscreen-like chemicals found in ancient pollen suggest ultraviolet radiation played a part in one of the biggest mass extinctions that took place 250 million years ago, scientists have said.

3 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom
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Eurek AlertEurek Alert

New discovery of sunscreen-like chemicals in fossil plants reveals UV radiation played a part in mass extinction events

New research has uncovered that pollen preserved in 250 million year old rocks contain compounds that function like sunscreen, these are produced by plants to protect them from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation. The findings suggests that a pulse of UV-B played an important part in the end Permian mass extinction event.

3 months ago·Washington, United States
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Phys.orgPhys.org

Sunscreen-like chemicals found in fossil plants reveal UV radiation was involved in mass extinction events

New research has uncovered that pollen preserved in 250 million year old rocks contain compounds that function like sunscreen, these are produced by plants to protect them from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation. The findings suggests that a pulse of UV-B played an important part in the end Permian mass extinction event.

3 months ago·United Kingdom
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Sci Tech DailySci Tech Daily

Strange New Discovery Reveals UV Radiation Played a Part in Mass Extinction Events

New discovery of sunscreen-like chemicals in fossil plants reveals UV radiation played a part in mass extinction events. New research has uncovered that pollen preserved in 250 million-year-old rocks contain compounds that function like sunscreen, these are produced by plants to protect them from

3 months ago
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