A recent study conducted by a team of anthropologists at Université Bordeaux has shed light on the rich cultural diversity that existed in Europe during… Read More »Ancient jewelry reveals Europe’s hidden cultures
Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to help answer an… Read More »Bird flight takes off in the cerebellum
Humans and our closest relatives, living apes, display a remarkable diversity of types of locomotion—from walking upright on two legs to climbing in trees and… Read More »Analysis of ancient ape inner ear sheds light on origins of human bipedalism
Meteor showers, celestial spectacles that captivate observers around the world, are one of the most enchanting and accessible phenomena in astronomy. These displays of cosmic… Read More »What is a meteor shower?
Measuring the age of the universe, a question that has captivated astronomers and cosmologists for centuries, involves probing the depths of space and time to… Read More »How do astronomers measure the age of the universe?
If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover’s verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces… Read More »Ancient lake secrets unearthed in Jezero crater
Gliding winged-reptiles were among the ancient crocodile residents of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed. Kuehneosaurs looked like… Read More »Late triassic reptile diversity revealed in mendip hills fossils
A groundbreaking study has unveiled significant revelations about the earliest life forms ever discovered on Earth. Within rock samples extracted from Barberton, Republic of South… Read More »New study reveals rich microbial diversity in 3.42 billion-year-old rocks
What are the origins of wings and tails in birds? This is one of the key questions in the evolution of animals. It has long… Read More »New hypothesis links dinosaur feather displays to modern bird hunting strategy
Hippocrates (c. 460–370 BCE) was an ancient Greek physician often referred to as the “Father of Medicine.” He revolutionized medical practice by moving it away… Read More »Hippocrates
Researchers at the Universities of Basel and Zurich have discovered the genetic material of the pathogen Treponema pallidum in the bones of people who died… Read More »Syphilis-like diseases present long before Columbus, study finds
In a groundbreaking archaeological investigation conducted by researchers from the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 at Kiel University, a fascinating glimpse into the culinary practices… Read More »Burnt food residues reveal diverse Neolithic diet in Eastern Holstein
Coevolution, a captivating and intricate ecological phenomenon, lies at the intersection of biology and evolution, illuminating the interconnectedness of species within ecosystems. This concept encapsulates… Read More »Concept of coevolution
Ribosomes, often referred to as the cellular protein factories, are intricate molecular complexes that play a central role in the synthesis of proteins—a fundamental process… Read More »What are ribosomes?
Globular clusters are captivating and enigmatic stellar formations, each containing thousands to millions of stars densely packed into a spherical shape. These ancient and tightly… Read More »What is a globular cluster?
The celestial sphere is a fundamental concept in astronomy, providing a useful framework for understanding the apparent motions of celestial objects as observed from Earth.… Read More »Celestial sphere
Nigersaurus is a fascinating dinosaur that roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 115 to 105 million years ago. This unique herbivorous dinosaur… Read More »Nigersaurus
Researchers delving into social mobility in today’s industrialized nations often turn to data from sources like the World Economic Forum or the General Social Survey… Read More »Ancient epitaphs reveal Secrets of social climbing in medieval China
Researchers have identified a 3D fragment of fossilized skin that is at least 21 million years than previously described skin fossils. The skin, which belonged… Read More »286-million-year-old skin fossil offers glimpse into early reptile evolution
The sun has just set on a quiet mudflat in Australia’s Northern Territory; it’ll set again in another 19 hours. A young moon looms large… Read More »Ancient fossils reveal diverse microbial world 1.6 billion years old