Sword-tailed fossil unlocks secrets of prehistoric flying giants
Pterosaurs, the extinct flying reptiles that soared alongside dinosaurs, had an incredible evolutionary journey.
These creatures ranged from small, eagle-sized species to giants with wingspans...
How the Mediterranean lost 70% of its water 5.5 million years ago
Around 5.5 million years ago, a dramatic event called the Messinian Salinity Crisis turned most of the Mediterranean Sea into a massive salt basin....
Did long childhood shape the evolution of the human brain?
Humans have a uniquely long childhood compared to great apes, during which we develop the skills needed to navigate our complex social lives.
Scientists have...
First amber found in Antarctica reveals ancient forest secrets
For the first time, scientists have discovered amber on the Antarctic continent, filling a major gap in the global map of amber finds.
This remarkable...
Space tourism: The good, the bad, the meh
Space tourism here is here to stay, and will likely remain a permanent fixture of near-Earth activities for the foreseeable future.
But is it worth...
12,000-year-old stones could be ancient tools leading to wheel technology
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a collection of 12,000-year-old perforated stones that might represent one of humanity's first steps toward rotational technology, including the...
Ancient site linked to King Arthur is 4,000 years older than thought!
A site in Cornwall known as “King Arthur’s Hall” has just been revealed to be much older than previously believed—dating back a remarkable 5,500...
Grand Canyon rocks reveal surprising secrets of ancient life’s big bang
Geologists studying the Cambrian rocks of the Grand Canyon have uncovered exciting new insights that challenge traditional views of Earth’s ancient history.
About 500 million...
Ancient dolphin fossil reveals early echolocation abilities 22 million years ago
Researchers have discovered a new species of prehistoric dolphin, revealing that it could hear high-frequency sounds much like modern dolphins.
This ancient dolphin, named Romaleodelphis...
Scientists uncover how ancient plesiosaurs used their four flippers to swim
A team of scientists may have finally solved the mystery of how plesiosaurs—ancient marine reptiles with four large flippers—moved through prehistoric oceans.
This breakthrough, published...