The Last Living Thing Won't Be a Cockroach

What are some potential threats to life on Earth mentioned in the text?

Describe the Great Dying and its significance in Earth's history.

What role do supernovas play in the potential extinction of life on Earth?

How do gamma ray bursts differ from supernovas in terms of their impact on Earth?

What are extremophiles and how do they survive in extreme conditions?

Explain the potential consequences of a nuclear war on Earth's ecosystems.

What is the significance of the sun's gradual increase in brightness for life on Earth?

Discuss the survival strategies of cockroaches and ginkgo trees.

What might be the last living organisms on Earth as conditions deteriorate?

How do the survival mechanisms of extremophiles illustrate the resilience of life?