Tag: Evolution
Record-breaking: South American Lungfish genome sequenced with 91 billion DNA base pairs
A new chapter in the saga of life's evolution has been penned, not with ink, but with an astonishing 91 billion DNA base pairs....
This week in science: A mysterious human relative, a dark matter find, and the weird lights from nuclear tests.
The universe, our planet, and even our own past are brimming with enigmas. Every week, scientists across various disciplines chip away at these mysteries,...
A new study reveals: Neanderthals might not be gone for good.
For centuries, the story of Neanderthals has been a stark one: a fascinating, robust cousin who walked the Earth alongside early modern humans, only...
Turns out, this is how chameleons aim their eyes separately.
Chameleons. Just saying the word conjures images of vibrant colors, slow-motion movements, and, of course, those incredible, independently swiveling eyes. For years, their unique...
Ancient tree-climbing ‘drop crocs’ found in Australia.
Forget everything you thought you knew about crocodilians. When you picture a crocodile, your mind probably goes straight to murky riverbanks, powerful jaws snapping...
Turns out, Wyoming’s dinosaur mummies had hooves – what a surprise!
For decades, our mental image of dinosaurs has been a fairly consistent one: colossal, scaly, and distinctly reptilian, especially when it came to their...
Turns out the Tube mosquito is way older than we thought.
Ah, the London Tube mosquito. For many, it's just another charming, albeit itchy, part of the subterranean commute. These tiny, resilient bloodsuckers have long...
First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features – CNN
The story of human evolution is rarely a straight line; it's a winding, branching path full of unexpected turns. Just when we think we...
