Megalodon's Warm-Bloodedness Might Have Contributed to Its Extinction, Tooth Analysis Revealed

Medicine & Technology Jun 27, 2023

A study suggests megalodon, an extinct shark, could maintain a warm body temperature, potentially contributing to its extinction. Read the article to learn more details.

Ancient Horses Shed Extra Toes, Embracing the Single Solid Hoof Seen Today

Jun 24, 2023

The shape of the main toe in modern horses differs from that of their three-toed ancestors and may be related to ecological habitat or weight distribution. Continue reading to learn more.

Ice Age-Era Mastodon Tooth Found in Northern California Beach, But Went Missing Shortly After Its Discovery

Jun 02, 2023

The person who discovered the mastodon tooth initially mistook it for driftwood, and it has taken a media blitz and a jogger to find it again. Read the article to learn more.

Defining Science History: Four of the First Objects That Are Well-Regarded in the Scientific Community

Apr 26, 2023

Take a look at four of the first scientific discoveries that made a make in science history and learn their significance in this article.

Giant Carnivorous Ants Swarmed North America 47 Million Years Ago, Raising Questions on Prehistoric Insect Size

Mar 08, 2023

Scientists found a fossil dated back some 47 million years ago that shows ants as big as hummingbirds once roamed North America to hunt their prey. Check them out in this article.

Armored Dinosaur Magnificently Preserved After Face, Skin, Spikes Survived Fossilization

Mar 03, 2023

Imagine being able to see exactly what a dinosaur looked like. Check out this dinosaur with a complete face and skin.

Ancient 3D Star-shaped Fossil Still Baffles Scientists a Century After Its Discovery, Might Not Be Left by a Living Thing After All

Feb 27, 2023

The unknown star-shaped fossil was found in a 500-million-year-old bedrock, and some scientists believe it might not be left by a living thing. Read the article to find out more.

Giant Carnivorous Dinosaur's 3.3ft Footprint Discovered on Yorkshire Coast Fossil Site

Feb 16, 2023

A rare 175-million-year-old fossilized footprint of a meat-eating dinosaur has been discovered on the Yorkshire Coast. Learn more about the find and the dinosaur it belonged to. Click to read!

Newly Discovered Fossil Challenges Previous Understanding of Marine Ecosystem After Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Feb 10, 2023

Following the latest findings on the evolution of marine ecosystems after the Permian-Triassic extinction event through a new fossil discovery. Learn how it challenges previous beliefs and its significance. Continue reading now to find out more.

Fossil Found in India’s Bhimbetka Rock Shelters Not Dickinsonia, Challenging Understanding of Geology

Feb 06, 2023

Uncover the latest findings on the Bhimbetka rock shelters and the supposed Dickinsonia fossil. Read on to learn about the importance of admitting mistakes in scientific research and the new evidence that has come to light!

Oldest Fossilized Vertebrate Brain Has Been Hiding Inside a Fossil Fish Skull for 319 Million Years

Feb 02, 2023

The fossilized skull of the ancient fish, which swam in an estuary 319 million years ago, may hold the secrets of animal brain evolution. Check it out in this article to learn more.

120 Million-year-old Fossil Proves Dinosaurs Ate Mammals, Debunking Previous Theories

Feb 01, 2023

The discovery is only the second known case of a dinosaur eating a mammal. Read the article to learn more about how dinosaurs and mammals interacted during the Cretaceous period.

Largest Fossilized Flower From 40 Million Years Ago Revealed After the Re-analysis of an Amber-encased Bloom

Jan 18, 2023

The amber-encased blossom is a case of mistaken identity, but modern technologies helped scientists properly identify it. Check out the largest fossilized flower in this article.

72-Million-Year-Old Fossil of New Crocodile Species Initially Mistaken as a Dinosaur Discovered in Brazil

Dec 29, 2022

Scientists discovered a giant new crocodile species with a very strong bite that lived alongside dinosaurs millions of years ago. Read the article to learn more about them.

Extinct ‘Monkey Lemur' Fossils Help Link Age of Human Fossils

Dec 13, 2022

Read on to know how the teeth of ancient lemurs uncovered surprising hints about human evolution.