New Theory Explains Periodic Mass Extinctions

i_like_spam writes "The theory that the dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid impact, the K-T extinction, is well known and supported by fossil and geological evidence. Asteroid impact theory does not apply to the other fluctuations in biodiversity, however, which follow an approximate 62 million-year cycle. As reported in Science, a new theory seems to explain periodic mass extinctions. The new theory found that oscillations in the Sun relative to the plane of the Milky Way correlate with changes in biodiversity on Earth. The researchers suggest that an increase in the exposure of Earth to extragalactic cosmic rays causes mass extinctions. The original paper describing the findings is available online."

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Pure sensationalist SPECULATION

[zymano]

Jumping to conclusion WITHOUT evidence.

PROVE IT.

Unproved assumptions.

Re:Nice one, Anonymous retard.

[SatanicPuppy]

How long until this Staphylococcus aureus becomes resistant to the current anti-biotic cocktail?

Evolutionist: "Well it depends on aquired penicillinase production; it's an enzyme which breaks down the beta-lactam ring of the penicillin molecule. And also on resistances to methicillin, and glycopeptides."

Creationist: "God moves in mysterious ways"