Neanderthals have always fascinated scientists, especially their unique facial features. One big question has been why their noses stuck out so much. Some thought it was because they lived in cold places, but a new study says that might not be the whole story. Deep inside a cave in Italy, there's a Neanderthal fossil called the Altamura Man. This fossil is super wel...
The Leonid meteor shower is making its annual appearance, offering a brief but dazzling display for sky enthusiasts. This year, the peak is expected to happen around 1 p. m. ET on Monday. However, the best time to catch the show is between 4 a. m. Monday and sunrise, local time. Unlike other meteor showers, the Leonids have a very sharp peak, meaning there's only one...
Scientists have been puzzling over how to tell male dinosaurs from females for ages. Now, a fresh study from a team in Northern Ireland might have found a clue hidden in some unexpected places: healed fractures in dinosaur tails. These injuries could be the result of rough mating, where male dinosaurs might have been a bit too enthusiastic. The researchers focused o...
In the vast, rugged landscapes of eastern Wyoming, a remarkable discovery was made over a century ago. A dinosaur mummy, preserved in clay, offered a glimpse into the past. Recently, a team of researchers, led by paleontologist Paul Sereno, set out to uncover more about this ancient creature. The journey began with a search for the exact location where the dinosaur ...
In the icy reaches of the Canadian High Arctic, a surprising discovery was made. A rhinoceros, unlike any seen before, roamed this region 23 million years ago. This rhino, named Epiatheracerium itjilik, was about the size of a modern Indian rhino but lacked a horn. Its fossils were found on Devon Island, a place covered in permafrost, within the Haughton Crater, one ...
Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. They found evidence of two new pathogens: paratyphoid fever and louse-bo...
In the world of prehistoric creatures, the rock hyrax had some unusual habits. This small, furry animal, which lived in South Africa around 126, 000 years ago, had a knack for lounging on boulders and soaking up the sun, much like seals and walruses do today. But here's where it gets interesting: the rock hyrax also enjoyed dragging its bottom through the sand. This...
In Sierra Leone, religious leaders played a crucial role during the Ebola outbreak from 2014 to 2016. They were not just spiritual guides but also key players in spreading awareness about the disease. This was not their first time helping with health issues. They had already been involved in campaigns against HIV/AIDS. However, their impact varied. So, it was importa...
Dinosaurs with armor and spikes are not new. But a recent discovery in Morocco has revealed a new species that makes its relatives look tame. This dinosaur, Spicomellus afer, is the punk rock star of its family. It had huge spikes and bony collars that would make any other dinosaur envious. The discovery of Spicomellus afer is a big deal. Before this, scientists had...
Deep under a parking lot in Denver, a museum known for its dinosaur exhibits made an unexpected discovery. While exploring geothermal heating options, they drilled over 750 feet down. What they found was a tiny fossil, about the size of a hockey puck. This fossil is a vertebra from a small, plant-eating dinosaur that lived around 67. 5 million years ago, just before ...