Tooth pain’s origins traced to 465-million-year-old armored fish with sensors Ever wonder why teeth hurt? Blame it on a prehistoric armored fish. While the outer layer of teeth, known as enamel, is the hardest substance in the human body, it is also susceptible to decay and damage. Scientists have long studied the origins of tooth […]
Extremely rare: 2.6 million-year-old fossil identified as new species by scientists
Extremely rare: 2.6 million-year-old fossil identified as new species by scientists Hiding in plain sight in Japan, researchers identified a new, “extremely rare” butterfly species with a remarkable history dating back 2.6 million years. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the ancient origins of these delicate creatures and provides valuable insights into the evolution of […]
160-million-year-old footprints reveal how flying dinosaur cousins conquered land
160-million-year-old Footprints Reveal How Flying Dinosaur Cousins Conquered Land We typically picture ancient pterosaurs as purely aerial giants of the dinosaur era. However, exciting new discoveries have shed light on how these flying reptiles and their dinosaur cousins also roamed the land. Recently, in the Jura Mountains of France, paleontologists unearthed a treasure trove of […]
108-million-year-old bone shatters beliefs, reveals echidna ancestors lived in water
Ancient Bone Shatters Beliefs: Echidna Ancestors Lived in Water Scientists have quasi-solved a longstanding mystery surrounding the origins of platypus and echidnas, the strangest and most unique creatures in the animal kingdom. Recent findings have unearthed a 108-million-year-old bone that challenges previous beliefs and sheds light on the evolutionary history of these fascinating monotremes. The […]
Ancient crocodiles’ secret to surviving 2 mass extinctions stuns scientists
Ancient Crocodiles’ Secret to Surviving 2 Mass Extinctions Stuns Scientists Often labeled as living fossils, crocodilians have inhabited swamps and rivers for millions of years. Their lineage can be traced back over 200 million years, making them one of the oldest living groups of vertebrates on Earth. What is even more astonishing is their ability […]
2.5 billion years ago hunger forced single cells into multicellular evolution: Study
2.5 Billion Years Ago Hunger Forced Single Cells into Multicellular Evolution: Study The mystery of how multicellular life evolved has long baffled scientists, who’ve spent years trying to unravel the complexities of this transformation. However, a recent study suggests that hunger may have been the driving force behind the shift from single-cell organisms to multicellular […]