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Research conducted by astronomer Matthew Hopkins and his team at Oxford University suggests that 3i/Atlas, the second interstellar comet discovered near our solar system, may have…
Paleontologists have extracted ancient enamel protein sequences from fossilized teeth of epiacaratherium sp., a nasal bacteria that thrived in the High Arctic of Canada between 240…
Smooth equestrian plants have split stems piemags/nature/alamy The peculiar plants that existed since the dawn of terrestrial animals can process water to remarkable extremes, resembling water…
The examination of North West Africa (NWA) 16286 reveals a lunar metstone with a distinctive chemical profile, offering new perspectives on the evolution of the moon’s…
Researchers have identified protein sequences within the dense enamel tissues of ancient nasal cavities and materials collected from the Burg and Lopelot sites in the Turkana…
Protein fragments survived in the extreme environment of Rift Valley, Kenya Ellen Miller In Kenya, fossilized teeth from an 18 million-year-old mammal yielded the oldest protein…
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Archaeologists have discovered a collection of 35 wooden tools, including drilling sticks and pointed hand tools, at an early Paleolithic site in Gantanquin, southwestern China. These…
Approximately 100 million years ago, dinosaurs might have congregated to engage in a mating dance in a tidal area near Denver, Colorado. Recent research published in…
A global consortium of researchers has successfully sequenced the complete genome of adult male Egyptians from over four millennia ago, predating the unification of Egypt and…
Fresco from the Theban Necropolis showcasing an ancient Egyptian potterDeAgostini/Getty Images In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers sequenced the complete genome of an ancient Egyptian individual for…
Modern rendition of garum, a fermented fish sauce dating back to Roman times Alexander Mychko / Alamy Garum, a type of fermented fish sauce, was a…
Emotions can manifest as physical sensations—be it a surge of anger, a flutter of excitement, or waves of joy, our feelings often have a tangible presence…
Paleontologists have unearthed a new species of large passerine birds based on fossilized remains from the Bannockburn Formation near St. Bathans in Otago, New Zealand. Australian…
Ancient artifacts crafted from mammoth tusks are the earliest recognized boomerangs Talamo et al., 2025, PLOS One, CC-BY 4.0 The earliest known boomerang could be over…
Thousands of years ago Mehd Halaouate, birdingindonesia.com Dating back either 12 or 800 years ago, wild wallabies were caught and transported by canoe to nearby islands…
The identification of human footprints in White Sands, New Mexico, estimated to be between 21,000 and 23,000 years old, was a significant advancement in our comprehension…
My child is extraordinary. He enters the kitchen, glances at me, and articulates enchanting words: “Could I please have a cheese and tomato sandwich?” Moments later,…
The discovery of Litoria Tylerantiqua indicates that Australian tree frogs (Perodrius) were already present in Australia when the continent was still attached to Antarctica and South…
Pre-contact Central and South American dogs (Canis Familiaris) – These are all dogs that existed prior to the arrival of European settlers, originating from a single…
Biofluorescence, the process of absorbing high-energy light and re-emitting it as low-energy wavelengths, has been observed in various vertebrate and invertebrate lineages, particularly among fish. Research…
Artistic reconstruction of Borguamondor Karen Townsend An extinct creature uncovered in North America offers fresh insights into the region’s life around 75 million years ago. The…
Ancient Migration: A Journey Through a Colder Climate to the AmericasGetty Images/iStockphoto This excerpt comes from our Human Stories newsletter, which explores the archaeological revolution. Subscribe…
Rivers like the Chuya in Russia can emit carbon dioxide and methane. Parilov/Shutterstock Globally, rivers are releasing ancient carbon into the atmosphere, revealing surprising insights for…
Paranthropus robustus is a well-documented species within the Hominin group that has yet to be associated with genetic evidence. This species thrived in what is now…
Illustration of an ancient bird nesting above the Arctic Circle Gabriel Ugueto Recent findings of bone fragments from Alaska indicate that birds have been nesting and…
Researchers conducted an extensive study of bone artifacts from 26 Paleolithic caves and rock shelter locations in the Cantabria area of Spain and southwestern France. 173…
Locally referred to as Makarahi, meaning “big rock,” this boulder was displaced over 200 m inland by a tsunami approximately 7,000 years ago. Limestone rock Makarahi.…
CT scan of the front of a skate depicting a hard, tooth-like dentition (orange) on its skin Yara Haridi Recent analysis of animal fossils suggests that…
Significant amber deposits found in northern Japan may have been propelled from the forest into the sea by tsunamis occurring between 116 million and 114 million…
Researchers in Australia have discovered the oldest known fossil footprint of reptile-like animals, dating back roughly 350 million years ago. This discovery implies that the first…
The preservation of ancient stones is illustrated in the context of Ashurbanipal. A team of archaeologists from the University of Heidelberg has discovered depictions of two…
Paleontologists have identified three new fossil species. Sivulliusalmo Alaskensis was found in a purine cream formation in northern Alaska, USA. Chinook salmon (oncorhynchus tschawytscha). Image credit:…
Extinct Kangaroos from the genus Protemnodon A recent study by paleontologists from the University of Adelaide, Queensland Museum, and Monash University discovered that these creatures were…
Paleontologists have unearthed fossil footprints from both invertebrates and vertebrates, dating back between 500,000 and 25 million years, including a faux Saber Tooth cat (Nimravid). Nimravid…
The formation of a large overpass 20 million years ago connected continents, influenced climate, separated oceans, and changed the course of evolution. According to recent papers…
Archaeologists discovered and analyzed three hearths at the Upper Paleolithic site of Korman ‘9 (45,000-10,000 years ago) on the right bank of the Dniester River in…
Every April, the Lilid Meteor Shower returns to our sky, offering the chance to get a glimpse of the fireballs across the sky. Though not the…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope discovered a very ancient grand design spiral galaxy that existed just a billion years after the Big Bang.…
Magnetic field turbulence may have allowed aurora to occur more widely 41,000 years ago evgeniyq/istockphoto/get ty image About 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic fields became weaker…