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All mammals on the planet were born from eggs 250 million years ago, and scientists have just found the first evidence of this hidden inside a skull smaller than a coin in South Africa.
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (835+ words) Scientists have found the first fossil egg of a mammal ancestor ever discovered. Therefore, the discovery changes what was known about how the ancestors of all mammals on the planet reproduced 250 million years ago. The study was published on April…...
The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
22+ hour, 35+ min ago (574+ words) Newly published research concludes that fossilized remains listed by Guinness World Records as the earliest known octopus belong instead to a relative of a nautilus, a cephalopod with both tentacles and a shell. University of Reading zoologist Thomas Clements, the…...
World's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (597+ words) LONDON -- A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world's oldest octopus, after scientists found evidence that it's not an octopus at all. Newly published research concludes that fossilized remains listed by Guinness World Records as the…...
Fossil Reveals Octopus Ancestor Was Actually a Nautiloid - Mazon Today
54+ min ago (231+ words) New synchrotron imaging technology uncovers surprising truth about the earliest known cephalopod fossil Apr. 11, 2026 at 10: 40pm The reclassification of this fossil challenges the established timeline for octopus evolution, forcing scientists to reevaluate their understanding of how these enigmatic invertebrates diversified over…...
Rain cancels Santa Maria kite festival, but the Discovery Museum offers free admission for families instead
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (376+ words) KSBY News The Santa Maria kite festival may be canceled because of the rain, but organizers aren't ready to throw in the towel. Gabriela Jones and her daughters stayed dry on Saturday at the Children's Resource & Referral Discovery Museum during…...
Fossil Reclassified: Oldest Known Octopus Revealed as Ancient Nautilus - Chicago Today
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (216+ words) Apr. 10, 2026 at 6: 43pm This discovery not only corrects the historical record but also has significant implications for our understanding of cephalopod evolution. The initial octopus identification suggested an earlier emergence of that species, but the nautilus reclassification leaves a vast gap…...
300-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reclassified as Ancient Nautilus, Not Octopus - Chicago Today
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (315+ words) A 300-million-year-old fossil once thought to be the oldest known octopus has been identified as an ancient nautilus, shedding new light on cephalopod evolution. Apr. 10, 2026 at 2: 27pm This reclassification highlights the importance of rigorous scientific analysis and the ongoing evolution of…...
21 Men Dine Inside a Dinosaur in 1853 for New Year's Eve - Houston Today
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (209+ words) The unique event marked the launch of the Crystal Palace's dinosaur sculptures to the public. Apr. 11, 2026 at 10: 55pm This unusual New Year's Eve dinner party highlights the early public fascination with dinosaurs and the efforts of pioneering scientists and artists to…...
Oldest 'Octopus' Fossil Revealed as Nautilus Relative - Reading Today
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (307+ words) Apr. 11, 2026 at 8: 14pm A fossil once believed to be the world's oldest octopus has been reclassified as a relative of the nautilus, a multi-tentacled mollusk with an external shell. Researchers at the University of Reading used advanced synchrotron imaging to discover…...
Every breath humans take can be traced back to this mummified reptile that died in a cave 300 million years ago
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (892+ words) Breathing with your ribs feels so normal that it's easy to forget it's an invention. The chest expands, the lungs inflate, and oxygen flows in " no gulping, no throat pumping, and no reliance on damp skin to trade gases with…...