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Tiny fossil may rewrite the story of squid and octopus evolution
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (893+ words) An octopus can hang motionless in mid-water, neither rising nor sinking. Researchers have now identified the earliest known cephalopod fossil showing the evolution of buoyancy control. The fossils are tiny, with shells measuring just 0.04 inches (1 millimeter) long – smaller than a…...
Rare mammoth skeleton found under North Dakota garage
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (925+ words) A mammoth excavation under a northwest North Dakota garage is unearthing a more complete prehistoric beast than paleontologists had hoped for when the discovery was made in the 1980s. The excavation in Burke County is being spearheaded by the North Dakota…...
From fruits to feathers: how a fruit-rich diet shaped the evolution of manakins
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (46+ words) Search Science Tokyo site Researchers reveal link between enhanced taste perception and complex courtship displays of manakins How Fruit-Eating Shaped the Evolution of Manakins Associate Professor Yasuka Toda School of Life Science and Technology, Institute of Science Tokyo Public Relations…...
Long-Lost Megalodon Fossils Found Hiding on a Museum Shelf
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (83+ words) Long-lost Otodus megalodon vertebrae have reopened questions about the giant shark while exposing the vulnerability of museum collections....
Female Woolly Mammoths Were Preferred Targets for Ice Age Hunters
43+ min ago (337+ words) Genomic sex identification of ancient woolly mammoths based on X- and Y-chromosome DNA ratios, revealing distinct male and female clusters. (Moots/Current Biology) “By comparing the genetic sex ratios of hundreds of mammoths from natural settings with those found in these…...
Ruler of a cruel sea | Paleontology
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (56+ words) Owen Carry • about a year ago Aidan Walker • 2 years ago Philipp Kachalin • 6 years ago Don Caldwell • 15 years ago Cast Your Vote For July 2026's Meme Of The Month! Uploaded by KimmyDude about 23 hours ago Resolution: (2048px x 918px) File size: 165 KB 18 views…...
Scientists Discover Two Mysterious Human Ancestors That Have Been Hiding in Our DNA All Along
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (603+ words) Our DNA is revealing secrets that remained hidden for tens of thousands of years. Thanks to a new genetic analysis, scientists have uncovered an unexpected piece of humanity's past. Modern humans still carry DNA from two previously unknown extinct human…...
Prehistoric people targeted female mammoths
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (703+ words) Woolly mammoths were a favorite prey of Ice Age people in Eurasia and North America for several reasons. A single animal could provide a large amount of meat and fat. Its hide was used to make clothing, while its bones…...
Rare mammoth skeleton found beneath North Dakota garage
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (925+ words) A mammoth excavation under a northwest North Dakota garage is unearthing a more complete prehistoric beast than paleontologists had hoped for when the discovery was made in the 1980s. The excavation in Burke County is being spearheaded by the North Dakota…...
Can a dinosaur really be mummified? How Earth can soft tissues survive for millions of years?
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (168+ words) Did you know, in rare cases, dinosaurs can be mummified? Dr Anjana Khatwa explains Ancient reptile skeletons are the hallmark of any natural history museum gallery. Devoid of flesh or skin, which rotted away or was eaten by scavengers, these…...