Evolution
160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved
Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.
Want a personal trash panda? Raccoons may be evolving for domestication
Linguistics unlocked: Israeli scientists publish breakthrough research on language development
Why this small dinosaur from Mongolia is rewriting the story of dome-headed evolution
How microtubules in Asgard archaea shaped evolution
In 2015, researchers examining deep-sea sediments near the underwater volcano Loki discovered gene fragments indicating a new and previously undiscovered form of microbes.
From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution
Cranial kinesis allows modern birds to eat a wider variety of foods and use their beaks as multifunctional tools.
Challenging 'Island Dwarfism': Massive sauropods found on Transylvanian island
Measuring over ten meters in length and weighing up to eight tons, Uriash kadici was nearly four times larger than its relative, the dwarf sauropod Magyarosaurus dacus.
Researchers trace Snow Leopard evolution through ancient fossils
The discovery suggests snow leopards rely more on terrain and prey than high altitudes for survival.
Fossils 'Punk' and 'Emo' rewrite the story of molluscs
Punk ferox was named due to the fancied resemblance of the spicule array to the spiked hairstyles associated with the punk rock movement.
Researchers use skeletons from Israel, Iraq to find source of Neanderthals' super strength
Neanderthals relied on strategic ambushes that required explosive strength and precision, allowing them to overpower large prey such as lions, cave bears, and prehistoric elephants.
Chimpanzees organize complex tool-use sequences like humans, revealing deep evolutionary origins
The study focused on one of the most complex actions performed by primates: nut cracking using stone tools.
The ‘Sword Tail from Bavaria’: fossil helps researchers piece together Pterosaur evolution
Skiphosoura bavarica lived toward the end of the Jurassic Period and would have been one of the largest flyers in its ecosystem.
Chinese Scientists Discover World's Smallest Dinosaur Eggs, Shedding Light on Theropod Evolution
Researchers identified a new species, Minioolithus ganzhouensis, shedding light on theropod evolution in the Late Cretaceous.
New study reveals birds convey politeness through wing gestures
While most non-verbal gestures have mostly been studied in humans and primates, Japanese researchers found that a small bird species uses wing movements to convey messages.
