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A recent research study by palaeontologists at University College London reveals that the long-necked giant hatchlings of the past frequently became prey to various carnivores, including…
Reconstruction of a Paleolithic woman crafting wooden tools Credit: G. Prieto; K. Harvati Remarkably, some of the oldest known wooden tools have been unearthed in an…
A revealing new study challenges traditional beliefs by showing that mid-ocean ridges and continental rifts, rather than volcanic eruptions, significantly influence atmospheric carbon fluctuations and long-term…
Paleontologists have discovered a significant concentration of dugong fossils at Al Masjabiya, an early Miocene dam site in Qatar. These fossils indicate that the Arabian Gulf…
The moon may have had a more intricate formation than previously believed. NASA/NOAA Recent theories suggest that multiple collisions with Earth might better elucidate the Moon’s…
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…
According to recent analyses of fossils from two mammalian forms, the development of jaws in modern mammals proves to be more intricate than previously understood. (i)…
IIf you were a fan of electropop in the early 2010s, there’s a good chance that Purity Ring holds a special place in your nostalgia playlist.…
In the initial two billion years of Earth’s existence, our planet was dominated by a combination of bacteria and their relatives, the Archaea. This period can…
The Stentor, a giant in the world of single-celled creatures, is a trumpet-shaped organism that ranks among the largest of its kind, stretching to the size…
If there is one word related to scientific curiosity, it is “why”. Why is the universe expanding? Why are the rise in cancer cases among young…
Horse domestication began on the Eurasian steppesLina Shatalova/iStockphoto/Getty Images A genetic study of hundreds of ancient horses suggests that ancient breeders dramatically shortened the horse’s natural…
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered an important role for diligent proteins in plant roots, regulating water and nutrient uptake by controlling the endothelial…