Scientists discover ancient spiny-legged arachnid: A peek into Earth’s distant past
Over 300 million years ago, strange and diverse arachnids roamed the Carboniferous coal forests of North America and Europe.
These ancient forests were home to...
Dinosaurs: The first warm-blooded creatures?
About 180 million years ago, some dinosaurs may have started regulating their body temperature like modern birds and mammals.
This exciting discovery comes from a...
Scientists discover the first ancestors of scorpions, spiders, and horseshoe crabs
Who were the earliest ancestors of scorpions, spiders, and horseshoe crabs?
A Ph.D. student from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, supported by a CNRS...
T. rex: Not as brainy as once thought
Previous research suggested that dinosaurs, like the mighty T. rex, were smarter than your average reptile but not quite on par with monkeys in...
Scientists discover new giant marine reptile from prehistoric times
In a remarkable discovery on a Somerset beach, UK, the Reynolds family uncovered fossilized remains that have led scientists to identify a new species...
Dinosaurs break the rules: rethinking Bergmann’s law
In the cold, distant reaches of Alaska, nestled within the layers of the Earth's crust, lie secrets that challenge a long-held scientific belief. Bergmann's...
Scientists find new fossil dolphin
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have made an exciting discovery in the realm of paleontology, shining a new light on...
The story of five Triceratops dinosaur friends from 67 million years ago
In the summer of 2013, a team from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands went on a dinosaur hunt in Wyoming, hoping to...
Africa’s first-ever rove beetle fossil discovered
In the vast landscapes of Botswana, a remarkable discovery at the Orapa Diamond Mine has brought to light an ancient fossil that offers new...
Scientists discover giant ancient dolphin in Amazon rainforest
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from the University of Zurich have uncovered a new species of giant freshwater dolphin in the Peruvian Amazon.
This incredible...