in Neanderthal and contemporary human crania. Stratigraphic profile of Gran Dolina’s TD6 level, where Homo antecessor fossils were found. © Journal of Human Evolution However, the outer table of the skull was thinner and the inner table thicker than...

A rare mammoth fossil discovered on a Bulgarian riverbank has left researchers puzzled, sparking new questions about the creature’s mysterious origins. Historic low water levels along the Danube River have unveiled the skeletal remains of a woolly...

than adults, might provide a clearer picture of why these giants flourished and why they eventually vanished from the fossil record. The relationship between insect body size and tracheolar volume density in flight muscles. Credit: Nature Furthermore,...

in length, making it the largest dinosaur ever recorded in Maranhão. Elver Mayer and a team member excavate around the fossils. Credit: Amai Fotografia The discovery, detailed in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, reveals that Dasosaurus was the...

Carter Racine said. “If we can make them using captured CO2 and renewable electricity, it could reduce reliance on virgin fossil carbon and help close the carbon cycle.” Schematic Illustration of Synthesis and Structure Evolution of CuSNC@NC (550 °C)...

have uncovered an exceptionally rare window into the life of a Tyrannosaurus rex: a 66.5-million-year-old series of four fossilized footprints discovered within the Hell Creek Formation in North Dakota. While scientists have previously identified...

New fossil evidence reveals that some of the largest dinosaurs thrived in surprisingly cold climates, defying long-held beliefs about their nesting habits. New evidence uncovered in the rugged landscapes of southern Argentina suggests that titanosaurs,...

a species thought exclusive to America traveled much further. Paleontologists in Spain have identified the first confirmed fossils of Diplodocus ever discovered outside of North America, a finding that challenges long-held assumptions about the...

149 previously unknown species while simultaneously unearthing a massive underwater graveyard containing roughly 1,000 fossilized shark teeth. These findings, which bridge the gap between contemporary marine biodiversity and prehistoric ecosystems,...

sediment layers, stone tools, and luminescence dating samples. Credit: Palaeodeserts Project Ultimately, the discovery of a fossil would be required to silence remaining doubts. However, given that Arabia’s harsh climate is notoriously poor at...

“Zombie wells” left behind by the fossil fuel industry have spread across 27 states, creating a persistent and growing environmental crisis. Across the United States, a massive industrial legacy lies beneath the surface, manifesting as millions of...

species of therizinosaur, an enigmatic group of herbivorous dinosaurs defined by their massive claws, discovered within the fossil-rich deposits of northeastern China. The new species, Kayrasaurus changliensis, now stands as the largest therizinosaur...

through electrification alone. Because burning hydrogen produces only water, it offers a promising alternative to fossil fuels. However, the environmental impact of hydrogen is entirely dependent on its production method. Currently, over 95 percent of...

Fossilized jaws dating back 100 million years reveal a terrifying ancient ocean predator that earns its reputation as a real-life kraken. For generations, the legend of the kraken dominated maritime folklore, capturing the imaginations of sailors with...

well‑preserved ancient ring, proving some relics evade traditional digs. While scouring the slopes of Mount Carmel for fossils, 13‑year‑old Yair Whiteson uncovered a bronze ring that dates back roughly 1,800 years, bearing an image of the Roman goddess...

Ancient microbes trapped in Antarctic ice for millions of years show signs of life, offering new clues on how long DNA survives in extreme frozen environments. Deep Freeze: How Ancient Antarctic Ice Reveals the Limits of Microbial Survival Research...

age of dinosaurs, sporting a uniform, muted palette that likely served as a critical survival mechanism. A study analyzing fossils from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods has revealed that six ancient mammal species shared a consistent, greyish-brown...