1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (495+ words) The story of plant evolution begins in ancient oceans, where early forms of plant life slowly adapted to shallow waters before making one of the most important transitions in Earth's history. The origin of plants is closely linked to algae-like…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1156+ words) Baby armored dinosaurs might sound like something from a storybook, but new fossil discoveries show that some ankylosaur hatchlings really did come into the world with built'in armor. These small but remarkable fossils give scientists a rare look at how…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (489+ words) The theory of evolution basics explains how life changes over time through genetic variation, heritability, and differential reproductive success. These mechanisms work together to shape how species adapt, survive, and diversify across millions of years. Natural selection provides the framework…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (302+ words) Ancient dna ice research continues to expand the understanding of prehistoric ecosystems by combining advanced genetic tools with climate science. Ice core DNA analysis and environmental DNA techniques allow scientists to rebuild detailed images of ecosystems that existed long before…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (997+ words) New research into fossil feathers is reshaping how experts understand dinosaur feathers function and their role in dinosaur evolution. Instead of serving only as primitive insulation or early flight aids, many feathers now appear to have played a prominent role…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (310+ words) A new Spinosaurus species with a blade-shaped head crest has been found in Niger, reshaping understanding of dinosaur evolution and riverine hunting behavior. A new dinosaur found in the remote Sahara is changing how we view Spinosaurus evolution Spinosaurus mirabilis,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1288+ words) Flight is one of the most remarkable abilities in the animal kingdom, and birds are its most familiar practitioners. Understanding how birds learned to fly goes beyond watching them take off from a tree, it touches on deep questions about…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (378+ words) The site was found during a climbing expedition in a restricted rockfall zone of Monte C'nero. Grooves resembling ancient sea turtle tracks seen elsewhere in the park prompted geologist-climber Paolo Sandroni to alert paleontologists. The tracks appear in the Scaglia…...