Humans were using fire in Europe 50,000 years earlier than we thought – new...
Human history is intimately entwined with the use and control of fire. However, working out when our relationship with fire began and how it...
Ancient Ocean Floor Discovered Between Earth’s Core and Mantle
Through global-scale seismic imaging of Earth’s interior, a new study revealed a layer between the core and the mantle that is likely a dense, yet...
Scientists reconstruct crushed Scottish fossils to show ancient predator’s skull
Scientists have used advances in CT scanning and 3D visualization to reconstruct the skull of Crassigyrinus scoticus, an ancient crocodile-like predator that lived over...
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise — and large numbers of humans.
Scientists solve ancient mystery of Maya calendar
Scientists deciphered the secrets of the ancient Mayan calendar, discovering that the cycles in the calendar cover a much larger timeframe than previously thought
Scientists reveal a plesiosaur’s last meal
We now know more about the diet of a prehistoric creature that grew up to two and a half metres long and lived in...
Scientists find three new hydrothermal vent fields on Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Scientists made a fascinating discovery during their first scientific expedition aboard the research vessel Falkor (too).
What they don’t teach you about climate change
We all know about the greenhouse effect, but how many of us understand it?
Turns out, carbon dioxide is not a “blanket,” and saying it...
Africa’s grassy habitats emerged 10+ million years earlier than previously thought
A pair of studies published April 14 in the journal Science paint a new picture about apes, ancient Africa and the origins of humans.
Many...
How high altitude changes the body’s metabolism
The 2 million people worldwide who live above an elevation of 4,500 meters (14,764 feet) have lower rates of metabolic diseases.