Controversial Ape Fossil Discovery in Turkey Challenges Origin of African Apes and Humans in New Study

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.31.2023 06:01 AM

The newfound ape fossil in Turkey challenges the conventional belief that the predecessors of African apes and humans primarily evolved in Europe before migrating to Africa. Continue reading to learn more.

3,000-Year-Old Bees Found Mummified Inside Their Cocoons at New Paleontological Site in Portugal

08.25.2023 06:36 AM

Scientists theorize that an abrupt weather change possibly led to the sudden large-scale mortality of Eucera bees thousands of years ago. Continue reading to learn more about this story.

Hip Bone Fossil Discovery in France Suggests Coexistence of Different Human Lineages During Ancient Times

08.22.2023 00:56 AM

An infant bone in France, potentially from a new Homo sapiens lineage, differs from Neanderthals and bears a slight resemblance to modern humans. Continue reading to learn more about this mysterious fossil.

Dinosaur-Era Fish Choked on Oversized Ammonite That Led To Its Fatal Death, Fossil Discovery Reveals

08.15.2023 04:34 AM

A fossilized fish from 180 million years ago now stored in a museum is said to have choked on oversized ammonite, dying in the process. Check out its unusual death in this article.

500-Million-Year-Old Ancient Sea Worm Given the Name 'Shaihuludia Shurikeni' Inspired by Popular Sci-Fi Dune Books

08.09.2023 12:22 PM

There has only been a single annelid species discovered in the Spence Shale Lagerstätte site until the finding of a recent ancient sea worm. Read to learn more.

Flamingo Egg Fossil Found in Mammoth Central, Marking Second Finding of Its Kind in the Whole World

08.08.2023 09:17 AM

The flamingo egg fossil discovery is also the first kind of bird finding throughout the Americas that points to the Phoenicopteridae flamingo family. Read to learn more.

Fossil of an Extremely Large Whale Discovered in Peru; How Was Its Ancient Lifestyle Like?

08.04.2023 09:30 AM

Scientists discovered the fossil of an ancient gigantic whale named Perucetus colossus, believed to be the heaviest and largest animal ever known. Continue reading the article to find out more.

505 Million-Year-Old Fossil Bed in Canada Reveals the Oldest Known Species of Swimming Jellyfish

08.02.2023 03:20 AM

Ancient jellyfish fossils, found in a 505-million-year-old Canadian bed and beautifully preserved with details, represent Earth's earliest known jellyfish species. Check them out in this article.

235-Million-Year-Old Fossil Revealed New Armored Reptile Species That Sheds Light on Dinosaur Evolution

07.27.2023 02:51 AM

New armored reptile species, an archosaur fossil, links armor's evolution with dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Continue reading to learn more.

Fossil Discovery Reveals Carnivorous Mammal's Deadly Assault on Plant-Eating Dinosaur

07.19.2023 00:00 AM

Scientists have unveiled a remarkable fossil capturing a carnivorous mammal engaging in mortal combat with a larger herbivorous dinosaur. Read the article to learn more.

Human Ancestors Briefly Co-Existed with Dinosaurs Before Extinction, Study Reveals

06.28.2023 05:00 AM

A new study suggests humans, dogs, and bats co-existed with dinosaurs briefly, settling the long-standing debate on their origin. Continue reading to learn more.

Megalodon's Warm-Bloodedness Might Have Contributed to Its Extinction, Tooth Analysis Revealed

06.27.2023 05:55 AM

A study suggests megalodon, an extinct shark, could maintain a warm body temperature, potentially contributing to its extinction. Read the article to learn more details.

Ancient Horses Shed Extra Toes, Embracing the Single Solid Hoof Seen Today

06.24.2023 00:59 AM

The shape of the main toe in modern horses differs from that of their three-toed ancestors and may be related to ecological habitat or weight distribution. Continue reading to learn more.

Ice Age-Era Mastodon Tooth Found in Northern California Beach, But Went Missing Shortly After Its Discovery

06.02.2023 05:48 AM

The person who discovered the mastodon tooth initially mistook it for driftwood, and it has taken a media blitz and a jogger to find it again. Read the article to learn more.

Defining Science History: Four of the First Objects That Are Well-Regarded in the Scientific Community

04.26.2023 10:00 AM

Take a look at four of the first scientific discoveries that made a make in science history and learn their significance in this article.

Giant Carnivorous Ants Swarmed North America 47 Million Years Ago, Raising Questions on Prehistoric Insect Size

03.08.2023 08:00 AM

Scientists found a fossil dated back some 47 million years ago that shows ants as big as hummingbirds once roamed North America to hunt their prey. Check them out in this article.

Armored Dinosaur Magnificently Preserved After Face, Skin, Spikes Survived Fossilization

03.03.2023 08:30 AM

Imagine being able to see exactly what a dinosaur looked like. Check out this dinosaur with a complete face and skin.

Ancient 3D Star-shaped Fossil Still Baffles Scientists a Century After Its Discovery, Might Not Be Left by a Living Thing After All

02.27.2023 05:52 AM

The unknown star-shaped fossil was found in a 500-million-year-old bedrock, and some scientists believe it might not be left by a living thing. Read the article to find out more.

Giant Carnivorous Dinosaur's 3.3ft Footprint Discovered on Yorkshire Coast Fossil Site

02.16.2023 05:45 AM

A rare 175-million-year-old fossilized footprint of a meat-eating dinosaur has been discovered on the Yorkshire Coast. Learn more about the find and the dinosaur it belonged to. Click to read!

Newly Discovered Fossil Challenges Previous Understanding of Marine Ecosystem After Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

02.10.2023 05:16 AM

Following the latest findings on the evolution of marine ecosystems after the Permian-Triassic extinction event through a new fossil discovery. Learn how it challenges previous beliefs and its significance. Continue reading now to find out more.

Fossil Found in India’s Bhimbetka Rock Shelters Not Dickinsonia, Challenging Understanding of Geology

02.06.2023 06:10 AM

Uncover the latest findings on the Bhimbetka rock shelters and the supposed Dickinsonia fossil. Read on to learn about the importance of admitting mistakes in scientific research and the new evidence that has come to light!