The oldest fossilized remains of complex animals appear suddenly in the fossil record, and as if from nowhere, in rocks that ...

Sponges are among Earth's most ancient animals, but exactly when they evolved has long puzzled scientists. Genetic information from living sponges, as well as chemical signals from ancient rocks, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As we plunge into Earth’s sixth stage of mass extinction (that we ...

A fossilized dinosaur egg discovered in central India has turned out to be even stranger than it first appeared. Inside the ...

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Researchers have discovered the oldest known example of a predator-prey “arms race,” based on their study of ancient fossils. This ancient predator-prey relationship took place 517 million years ago ...

The fossil record offers a unique window into the history of predator–prey interactions, revealing the evolution of predatory strategies and prey defences over geological timescales. Evidence such as ...

Insect pollination is a decisive process for the survival and evolution of angiosperm (flowering) plants and, to a lesser extent, gymnosperms (without visible flower or fruit). There is a growing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Dinosaur Mysteries digs into the secretive side of the “terrible ...

"Stan" - A Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur fossil skeleton is displayed in a gallery at Christie’s auction house in New York City. The fossil is named after the amateur paleontologist Stan Sacrison, who in ...

Australia's first fossil vulture has been confirmed more than 100 years after it was first described as an eagle. The discovery highlights the diversity of Australian megafauna and other animals many ...