We need to rethink the evolution of crocodiles
Crocodiles came from Africa: much earlier than we thought. We could thus summarize and simplify the new study…
Mongolian fossil fills 15-million-year gap in dinosaur behavior and evolution
It was a gray morning on the steppes of central Mongolia when paleontologist Tsogtbaatar Chinzorig spotted something glinting…
Humans Evolved from African Ape-Like Ancestor, Research Suggests
In new research, paleoanthropologists from the United States and Canada analyzed the morphology of a hominin talus (large…
Ancient hominin Paranthropus boisei had human-like grip and may have used tools, fossil study reveals
A recently analyzed set of 1.5-million-year-old Kenyan fossils has provided the most complete view yet of the anatomy…
Has lead exposure played a role in human evolution?
Lead appears to be less neurotoxic for the human brain than it was for some ancient hominins. Has…
Discover 10 amazing animal superpowers you never knew existed
Not all superpowers belong to superheroes. In the wild, evolution has granted animals abilities that stretch the limits…
Starlink rise and spectrum starvation blamed as rural internet provider Evolution Networks goes into liquidation
Manning told the Herald: “We have advertised the business for sale as a going concern. All interested parties…
Early evolution of the stonefly lineage (Insecta, Plecoptera) revealed by a new diversity of Carboniferous stem-group species | BMC Ecology and Evolution
Individual morphological characters and their phylogenetic significance Several morphological characters observed in Carbonoperlidae support the attribution to the…
Paranthropus Boisei Hand Found for First Time, Stuns Researchers
About a million and a half years ago, one of the archaic human species roaming Africa was Paranthropus…
Smoking and sex found to shape early cellular changes linked to bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Men are around four times more likely to…
Tiny Footprints of a Neanderthal Toddler Reveal the Deeply Human Story of a Family on the Move
A view of the Neanderthal trackway discovered at Monte Clérigo beach in Portugal, with two study authors. Image…
Million-year-old Skull Could Change Human Evolution Timeline
A digital reconstruction of a million-year-old skull suggests humans may have diverged from our ancient ancestors 400,000 years…