Scientists have long wondered why Earth's overall makeup doesn't fully match the mix of materials found in ancient meteorites ...

The debate over Nanotyrannus’ identity is finally over. A remarkably preserved fossil proves it was a mature species, not a teenage T. rex. This discovery rewrites how scientists understand ...

Do you know how exciting it is when we find something that completely alters our understanding of early human civilizations?

The medical use of horseshoe crabs highlights the dilemma between human safety, environmental sustainability, and scientific ...

A 49-foot prehistoric snake, Vasuki indicus, has been discovered in India, rewriting our understanding of ancient reptiles.

Vendace had been extinct in Scotland until being reintroduced at Loch Skeen near Moffat almost three decades ago. The site ...

Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way.

Imagine a sloth. You probably picture a medium-sized, tree-dwelling creature hanging from a branch. Today's sloths—commonly ...

A 6‑million‑year‑old fossil has revealed a new giant bear species in Russia, helping scientists better understand prehistoric ...

Scientists and niche-brewers have combined to make beer out of yeast that dates back almost to the time of the dinosaurs. And ...

The arrival of agriculture coincided with a sharp rise in a gene variant that protected against the virus that causes winter ...