Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
New Species of Triassic Carnivorous Dinosaur Identified in Argentina
A new genus and species of theropod dinosaur being named Anteavis crurilongus has been described by a team…
Two Jurassic Mammal Relatives Had Uniquely Shaped Jaw Joints
The evolution of the modern mammal jaw is more complex than previously thought, according to a new analysis…
Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids
Summary: Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but…
Chameleons and salamanders launch their tongues in similar ways
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. The high-speed…
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…
Deciphering the origins of guanylate-binding proteins in mammals (Monotreme, Marsupials and Placentals) | BMC Biology
Guanylate-binding proteins have important roles in immunity, being involved in the cell-autonomous innate immune response against bacterial, parasitic…
Habitat suitability and connectivity for clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa in Northeast India
Gray, T. et al. Neofelis nebulosa. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: e. T14519A198843258 (2021). Dinerstein,…
Fossil From 310 Million Years Ago Rewrites the Story of Fish Evolution
Life reconstruction of Platysomus, with open mouth showing toothplate on the floor of the mouth supported by gill…
This Mysterious Creature Has the Most Chromosomes on Earth
Photograph of the Atlas blue butterfly, taken by Roger Vila, senior author on this paper. Credit: Dr. Roger…
Mushrooms Evolved Psychedelics Twice, and Scientists Just Found Out
Psilocybe cubensis grows worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions, including Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.…
New look at ancient skull challenges timeline of human evolution
“That’s a big change,” said Chris Stringer, a paleoanthropologist at the Natural History Museum in London and co-author…