these amphibians adapted to ancient lake environments. Ancient high‑altitude lake yields Mexico’s oldest axolotl fossil The bones were extracted from the Sanctorum locality in the Santa María Amajac basin of Hidalgo, an area that once hosted a lofty...

a lower‑leg amputation shortly before death, indicating medical intervention. Additional skeletons display broken ankle bones, which anthropologist Sheridan Strang suggests could stem from prolonged marching, though such injuries alone do not explain...

theory that flapping flight developed independently in non-avialan dinosaurs. Multiple views of the fossil skeleton and key bones of the four-winged dinosaur. Credit: Nature Communications Mechanics of Movement While the four-winged nature of the animal...

navigated, including bison, caribou, mammoth, horse, foxes, wolves, and various waterfowl like swans and geese. Among these bones, a unique wolf-like jawbone has emerged as a subject of intense interest. Its distinct morphology, which does not match...

Queensland—has provided concrete proof of a three‑tier predatory chain in Cretaceous marine ecosystems. From a “Bag of Bones” to a Window on Prehistoric Feeding In 2019, amateur collectors Mike and Cathy Freeman together with Gary and Barb Flewelling...

Deep-sea expedition images showing (a) sediment sampling by an underwater robot, (b) nearby Notomastus worms, (c) exposed bones, and (d) a Saduria crustacean. Credit: MAREANO/IMR/taken byÆgir6000/NORMAR The find, documented in a MAREANO expedition...

have been rested atop poles rather than threaded through them as was common elsewhere. Given the evidence of cooking on the bones and soot on the roof of the natural formation, it may have been a pilgrimage site in pre-Hispanic times. Credit: Fabián...

A 200,000‑year‑old human skull discovered in Spanish rock shows strange features, offering fresh clues about ancient hominins. A fragment of a human parietal bone dating to roughly 224,000 years ago has been recovered from the Ruidera Lakes Natural...

A tiny dinosaur skull fragment reveals surprising new insights into ancient predators, reshaping our understanding of their behavior and evolution. A newly identified dinosaur from New Mexico, dating to roughly 73 million years ago, adds a giant member...

Was it a gambling den, a workshop, or something even more mysterious? We explore the conflicting theories surrounding this enigmatic historical site. Archaeologists excavating a site in the village of Grand, located in the Vosges department of...

A long-running forgery trial and new DNA research have reignited the intense scientific and historical debate surrounding the potential siblings of Jesus. For centuries, the potential existence of biological siblings of Jesus has fueled theological...

and blades were likely used for more specialized processing activities. Animal remains uncovered alongside the tools include bones of fallow deer, gazelle and extinct horse species. Together, the faunal and lithic assemblages indicate that hunting and...

preserved in a state of near-perfect articulation. Because snake skeletons are composed of delicate, lightweight bones that typically scatter shortly after death, finding even one complete specimen is extraordinary. The recovery of four individuals...

Excavating the Triassic Record The partial skeleton, which includes critical diagnostic elements such as vertebrae, limb bones, and portions of the shoulder and hip girdles, was initially recovered in 2018 from the Pebbly Arkose Formation near Musango...

connected to the ocean than previously believed. By analyzing the chemical signatures trapped within fossilized teeth and bones, researchers have discovered that coastal-dwelling dinosaurs likely supplemented their nutrition by scavenging marine...

fossils has finally been identified as belonging to the Denisovans. By analyzing ancient protein remnants within the bones, researchers have unlocked a long-held secret regarding these mysterious relatives of modern humans, providing the first clear...

most influential specimens are members of the genera Basilosaurus and Dorudon, dating from 37 to 40 million years ago. Their bones display a mix of terrestrial and aquatic traits, bridging the morphological gap between early land mammals and today’s...

cm in size. The rock is described as chiefly grey, intersected by thick white bands that create a distinctive pattern. The bones themselves are largely free of distortion, allowing even fine details to be inspected. The newly identified holotype...

Unearthed in Morocco 60 years ago, a reconstructed ancient skull is finally revealing new, groundbreaking insights into our complex human evolutionary history. Digital forensic artistry has breathed new life into one of our most distant ancestors,...

at both the base and near the apex of the fang. Positional Classification of Fangs Snakes possess several tooth-bearing bones, including the premaxilla, maxilla, pterygoid, and palatine in the upper jaw, and the dentine in the lower jaw. The teeth of...