Scientists uncover the mystery of North America’s disappearing giants: Megafauna
50,000 years ago, North America was home to huge animals known as megafauna.
These included mammoths, mastodons, saber-toothed tigers, giant wolves, bison, camels, giant beavers,...
Scientists discover new dinosaur species in Zimbabwe: Meet Musankwa Sanyatiensis
Fossils found on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have led to the discovery of a completely new dinosaur species.
Named Musankwa sanyatiensis, this...
“Living fossils” are unique, not ancient, say scientists
Researchers have introduced a new way to measure the uniqueness of species, challenging the idea that "living fossils" like the lungfish have stopped evolving.
This...
Fossil discovery reveals ancient era dominated by egg-laying mammals
A team of Australian scientists has unearthed evidence of an "Age of Monotremes," revealing that Australia was once home to a diverse range of...
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...