Are Neanderthals and humans separate species? New study sparks debate
A new study by researchers from London’s Natural History Museum and KU Leuven in Belgium argues that Neanderthals and modern humans (Homo sapiens) should...
Mammoths were a major food source for ancient Americans, study finds
Scientists have found the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied heavily on mammoths and other large animals for food.
This discovery sheds light on...
Antarctica has gotten 10 times greener in 35 years
Our satellites are dispassionate observers of Earth’s climate change.
From their vantage point they watch as pack ice slowly loses its hold on polar oceans,...
Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth
One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started.
Research has often focused on the role of deep-sea hydrothermal vents—those towering structures...
Dinosaur-era bird fossil reveals clues to modern avian intelligence
A groundbreaking discovery is shedding light on how modern birds developed their unique brains and intelligence.
Researchers have found an exceptionally well-preserved fossil of a...
Early North Americans made clothing with bone needles, study reveals
Archaeologists have uncovered fascinating new evidence about how early humans in North America survived cold climates nearly 13,000 years ago.
At a site in Wyoming,...
Footprints in time: Two human ancestors walked the same path 1.5 million years ago
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in northern Kenya: 1.5-million-year-old fossilized footprints belonging to two different species of human ancestors.
These prints provide a unique...
Ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic drinks in mysterious rituals, study finds
A groundbreaking discovery has revealed that ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic drinks in magical rituals about 2,000 years ago.
A professor from the University of South...
Iron sulfides: A spark for life in Earth’s ancient hot springs?
An international team of scientists has uncovered a fascinating role for iron sulfides in the creation of life on early Earth.
Their study, published in...
Oceans cool the planet more than we thought, study finds
The oceans have long been known as the Earth's natural climate regulators, absorbing heat and redistributing it across the planet.
Now, scientists have discovered that...