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New research reveals that burn injuries have significantly influenced the rapid evolution of humans. Scientists from Imperial College London assert that our close relationship with fire…
Ornithologists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have unveiled the most comprehensive evolutionary tree of birds to date. This groundbreaking research reveals unexpected relationships and serves…
Octopuses in shallow waters, such as the common octopus, typically possess larger brains. Image Credit: Shutterstock Research suggests that the large brains of octopuses are influenced…
A significant enigma in vertebrate evolution—why numerous major fish lineages appeared suddenly in the fossil record tens of millions of years post their presumed origins—has been…
Humans have larger brains relative to body size compared to other primates, which leads to a higher glucose demand that may be supported by gut microbiota…
Sahelanthropus: Fossil comparison with chimpanzees and humans Williams et al., Sci. Adv. 12, eadv0130 The long-standing debate regarding whether our earliest ancestors walked on knuckles like…
Paleontologists studied fossils that are 160 million years old. Anchiornis Huxley, a non-avian theropod dinosaur, was unearthed from the Late Jurassic Tianjishan Formation in northeastern China.…
Lyndon Stratford / Alamy Stock P In a room adorned with gray walls in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, peculiar activities unfold beneath your feet. You…
This year brought many revelations about our ancient human relatives WHPics / Alamy This is an excerpt from Our Human Story, a newsletter about the revolution…
I It’s challenging to find a more contemporary form of entertainment than open-world video games. Merging storytelling, social interaction, and the freedom to roam, these expansive…
The origins of the sperm swimming mechanism date back to ancient times. Christoph Burgstedt/Alamy The evolutionary roots of sperm can be traced to the unicellular forerunners…
Research led by scientist Hannah Long at the University of Edinburgh has found that specific regions of Neanderthal DNA are more effective at activating genes responsible…
Scientist Hannah Long and her team at the University of Edinburgh have discovered that specific regions of Neanderthal DNA are more effective at activating genes related…
Several hominid species — Australopithecus africanus, Paranthropus robustus, early homo varieties, Gigantopithecus brachy, Pongo, papio, homo neanderthalensis, and homo sapiens — have undergone significant lead exposure…
Homo sapiens may have developed greater tolerance to lead exposure compared to other hominids frantic00/Shutterstock Research on fossilized teeth indicates that ancient humans were exposed to…
Triassic dinosaur illustration Huayracursor jaguensis Jorge Blanco. Deep in Argentina’s Andes Mountains, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of a small dinosaur, giving insight into the early…
Did asteroid impacts shape the trajectory of human evolution? Anna Ivanova/Alamy This excerpt is from our “Human Stories” newsletter focusing on the archaeological revolution. Subscribe and…
Stromatolites are rock-like structures formed by bacteria in shallow water Lkonya/Shutterstock Microorganisms in the remote bays of Western Australia are interconnected through tiny tubes, suggesting early…
Lava planets are rocky exoplanets that orbit extremely close to their host star, allowing for conditions that melt silicate rocks daily. Boucale et al. We introduce…
Paleontologists have identified a novel genus and species of Triassic derepanosauromorph diapsid showcasing remarkable appendages (not feathers or skin). This discovery is based on two exceptionally…
Morrison, a marine creature from the Cambrian period, could represent an early arachnid Junnn11 @ni075 CC BY-SA 4.0 Research indicates that the brains of ancient sea…
Social Media and Short-Form Video Platforms Drive Language Innovation lisa5201/getty images AlgospeakAdam Aleksic (Every (UK, July 17th) Knopf (USA, July 15th)) You won’t age, just as…
Ancient humans adapted to deeper forests as they journeyed from Africa, moving away from the savanna. Lionel Bret/Eurelios/Science Photo Library This is an excerpt from our…
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Nurse administering a flu shot Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune/Getty Images On June 26, the Advisory Committee on U.S. Vaccination Practices (ACIP) announced new recommendations regarding flu vaccinations…
Wimbledon is currently underway, and I’m seizing the moment to present a bold assertion: tennis holds a pivotal role as the most significant sport in the…
Modern disk galaxies frequently display distinct thin and thick disks. The mechanisms driving the formation of these two discs and the timeline of their emergence are…
Influence of Uterine Hormones on Human Brain Development Peter Dazeley/Getty Images The human brain stands as one of the universe’s most intricate structures, potentially shaped by…
RNA is believed to have been crucial in the initiation of life Shutterstock/nobeastsofierce The quest to decipher how dormant molecules might have sparked life brings researchers…
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…
hWelcome to the depths of intricate turmoil and long-standing waves. A peace agreement is being negotiated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this week after…
Malus is a genus comprising over 35 species that thrive in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, spanning regions from East Asia to Europe and North America. This…
Four decades ago, a 4-drawer filing cabinet was necessary to house 10,000 documents. Now, it only requires 736 floppy disks to hold the same volume of…
Ralph Hollogay, a pioneering anthropologist who emphasized the importance of changes in brain structure in human evolution, passed away on March 12th at his Manhattan home…
This supernova event may have occurred at the Upper Centaurus Lupus Society. This is a group of giant stars about 457 light years away from Earth.…
Excavated in southeastern China, fossils of Jurassic birds are said to have a significant impact on the history of bird evolution, according to researchers.The recently discovered…
Paleontologists have excavated fossilized remains of two Jurassic bird species in the area of Zenge County, Fujian Province, southeastern China. These 149 million-year-old fossils exhibit early…
Today, clothes are the means of self -expression and group identity, and we will not go without them. Photo of Martin Parr/Magnum Venus figurines are most…
If dinosaurs really did appear near the equator, life would have been particularly hot and dry.Mark Whitton/Natural History Museum Trustees Dinosaurs may have first evolved near…
CRisti Thomas called 911 for the second time on a warm October day, but when she couldn’t get through, she began to panic. She watched anxiously…