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Life rebounded shockingly fast after the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs
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Life on Earth demonstrated remarkable resilience following the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. New research reveals that microscopic plankton began evolving into new species within just a few thousand years, potentially in less than 2,000 years after the catastrophic event. Scientists utilized a rare isotope marker to enhance the accuracy of dating ancient sediments, uncovering this rapid biological rebound.
The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs didn’t keep life down for long. New research shows that microscopic plankton began evolving into new species within just a few thousand years—and possibly in under 2,000 years—after the disaster. Scientists uncovered this rapid rebound by using a rare isotope marker to more accurately measure time in ancient sediments. The discovery suggests life recovered far faster than previously thought.
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