on the big five petroleum-based platform chemicals, namely ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and xylenes. These fossil-fuel building blocks are tied to high carbon dioxide emissions, finite crude oil resources, and environmental persistence,...

long ago. Their evolutionary history is illuminated by recent finds like Sinojapyx giganteus, a 165-million-year-old fossil unearthed in China that measured over 5 centimeters, dwarfing its modern-day relatives. Maximum likelihood tree. Credit: Yokogawa...

constraints, potentially thriving in marine ecosystems far from any freshwater sources. An Unlikely Marine Predator The fossils were unearthed within the Guizhou Triassic Fossil Sites, a location that once served as a deep-water basin during the Late...

Survives Billions of Years The angle between a star’s rotational axis and the orbital plane of its planets acts as a fossil record of its violent formation history. Researchers examined 49 protoplanetary disk systems averaging 2 to 5 million years old,...

have reconstructed the prehistoric songs of Jurassic insects, revealing a mysterious soundscape preserved in ancient fossilized wings for eons. Scientists have successfully reconstructed the auditory world of the Jurassic period, recovering the ancient...

is it’s a petroleum product,” Manning explained. “If you’ve got PEG in the wood, you have this contamination from ancient fossil carbon that makes radiocarbon dating impossible.” Radiocarbon dating results from wood, almonds and bone samples recovered...

minerals surges toward unprecedented levels. The Rising Global Hunger for Critical Metals Humanity’s transition away from fossil fuels is triggering a massive expansion in mineral extraction. Global demand for metallic raw materials is projected to more...

proteins trapped within the bones, the team confirmed that the remains belong to the Denisovans, an elusive lineage whose fossil record has remained frustratingly sparse, particularly regarding post-cranial elements. A New Strategy for Hunting Ancient...

Evidence Across Eurasia Map of ancient dog remains across Europe and Türkiye, showing archaeological sites, estimated ages, fossil evidence, and isotopic comparisons with humans. Credit: Nature The domestication process, which occurred over the past...

Paleontologists have identified a new juvenile dinosaur species from a 2008 fossil discovery in Brazil’s Romualdo Formation, offering insights into its growth. A team of international researchers has uncovered compelling evidence of organic molecules...

A newly discovered turkey-sized dinosaur fossil reveals a surprising secret hidden in its skull, challenging everything we knew about how it lived. Paleontologists have identified a previously unknown dinosaur species, Infernogallus jamesi, which...

body of evidence regarding early human activity in the Americas, including the well-known discovery of “Eva de Naharon,” a fossil dated to approximately 13,721 years ago. However, the future of these archaeological treasures is increasingly uncertain....

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...

Scientists have recovered 22,000-year-old genetic material from sediment in a Spanish cave, offering a rare look into Europe’s mysterious Ice Age history. In a major leap for paleogenetics, researchers have successfully extracted nuclear DNA from cave...