ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

'Dragon Man': Could Be the Closest Human Species to Homo Sapiens than Neanderthals?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.25.2021 23:16 PM

A near-perfectly fossil found in China, called Homo longi or "Dragon Man," represents a new human species that is said to be closely linked to Homo sapiens, replacing Neanderthals.

Highly Venomous Caterpillar: Potential for Medicine, Pest Control [Study]

06.25.2021 22:55 PM

A new study recently showed a highly venomous caterpillar, specifically, the one native to South East Queensland exhibits potential for use in medicines, as well as pest control.

Neanderthal-Like Bones Unearthed in Israel Complicates Human Lineage

06.25.2021 03:10 AM

A new Neanderthal-like lineage was discovered in Israel. The findings suggest possible interactions of the ancient human species, as well as sharing of the continental territory.

Giant Sea Anemone Also Eats Ants, Spiders: How Did These Insects Reach the Sea?

06.25.2021 01:53 AM

An in-depth look into what a giant sea anemone eats reveals a surprising part of its diet. Analysis showed that giant plumose anemone eats ants, and occasionally spiders, which are insects that are not found in the sea.

Taking the High Ground: Ancient Roman Camp Used to Reach Northwest Iberia Found

06.25.2021 01:41 AM

Gallaecia, also known as Hispania Gallaecia, was an ancient Roman province in what is now Northwest Iberia - and modern technology has helped uncover a long-lost camp in the high ground built and used by Roman soldiers to take the region.

Earthquake Detected Through Flying Balloon; Scientists to Use the Same Instrument to Detect 'Venusquakes'

06.25.2021 01:05 AM

Scientists have recently detected an earthquake through the use of instruments they put inside a flying balloon above California, the same mechanism that could soon detect "venusquakes."

Late Cretaceous Dinosaur Nursery Found at the Arctic, Proven Nested at the Polar Region

06.25.2021 00:34 AM

Various experts from different institutions have uncovered the tiny bones of Cretaceous dinosaurs in the Arctic region. The findings suggest that dinosaurs had a maternity ward in the northern hemisphere and that the ancient creatures themselves may have not been cold-blooded.

Mosquito Mating Song Shapes Offspring Immune Response Against Viruses and Bacteria

06.24.2021 22:48 PM

Researchers from Cornell University investigates how mosquito mating cue harmonic convergence affects the immune response of their offspring and its possible implications to disease transmission and control.

Climate Change Threatens Yellowstone National Park, Less Snow and Warmer Days Expected

06.24.2021 06:21 AM

According to a new study, the Yellowstone National Park could see less snow and higher average temperatures this year as a result of climate change.

3,000-Year-Old Bones of Man Appears the Oldest Shark Victim Ever Found

06.24.2021 04:04 AM

A new analysis recently revealed the 3,000-year-old bones of a man who appeared to be the oldest shark victim ever discovered.

Clues to Permian Period's 'The Great Dying' Mass Extinction Unearthed in Siberia

06.24.2021 03:42 AM

New geoscience research uncovers the truth behind 'The Great Dying.' a mass extinction that occurred in the Permian-Triassic transition.

9,000-Year-Old Stone Tool Found in Lake Huron; Marks The Oldest Obsidian Discovered in the East US

06.24.2021 03:30 AM

A 9,000-year-old stone tool artifact was recently found by a team of underwater archaeologists, believed to have originated from a quarry in what is now central Oregon - a location 2,000 miles away.

Hundreds of Birds Are Dying in the US, Reason Remains Uncertain

06.24.2021 03:03 AM

Scientists are baffled by the suspicious deaths of birds across the United States. Wildlife experts in at least states are now investigating the cause of bird deaths.

Ancient Bird Skull has Similar Features with a T.Rex, Unearthed in China

06.24.2021 01:35 AM

Researchers have unearthed the fossilized skulls of an ancient bird in China that has similar skull features and functions to the apex predator, the T.Rex

Marine Ecosystems: Life After Mass Extinctions, May Take 4 Million Years to Recover, New Study Reveals

06.24.2021 00:24 AM

A pioneering study recently found that marine ecosystems can begin functioning again, providing vital roles for humans, after being wiped out much sooner compared to their return to peak biodiversity.

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