How giant ground sloths got so big—and why that was their downfall
Sloths today are known for being slow, small, and tree-loving creatures. But their ancient relatives were nothing like them.
In fact, many extinct sloths were...
Why your teeth are sensitive—and it started 465 million years ago
If you’ve ever flinched during a cold drink or a dental cleaning, you know that our teeth can be incredibly sensitive.
That sensitivity is thanks...
Scientists confirm dinosaur eggshells had self-grown crystals, just like modern reptiles
A new international study has confirmed that a mysterious feature found in dinosaur eggshells—called secondary eggshell units (SEUs)—are natural biological structures, not just the...
Ancient dinosaurs could help unlock the secrets of cancer
New research suggests that dinosaurs may help scientists make important discoveries about cancer.
By using new technology to study soft tissue preserved in dinosaur bones,...
Megalodon wasn’t a picky eater: New study shows giant shark had a flexible diet
The megalodon, the largest predatory fish in Earth’s history, was a truly massive creature—measuring up to 24 meters long and weighing nearly twice as...
B.C.’s ancient sea monster gets a name: Meet Traskasaura sandrae
A mysterious sea creature that once swam in the ancient waters of what is now British Columbia has finally been identified as a new...
Long before bees: Flowers were blooming 123 million years ago
Flowers have been brightening Earth much longer than scientists previously believed—by at least two million years.
In a new study, researchers from Leibniz University Hannover...
New fossil discovery reveals more about ancient Chicago Archaeopteryx
The iconic fossil bird Archaeopteryx has been helping scientists understand the link between dinosaurs and modern birds since it was first discovered over 160...
Scientists discover a 506-million-year-old predator
Paleontologists from the Manitoba Museum and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have uncovered an incredible fossil of a 506-million-year-old predator in the Burgess Shale...
Scientists find fossils of ancient rainforest giants in Brunei
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered fossil evidence of an endangered tropical tree species for the very first time.
The remarkable find was made...