A Quiet Revolution in Time: New Quantum Clock Can Tick with Almost No Energy Waste For years, physicists have been trying to design clocks that can measure tiny durations of time with unparalleled precision. The latest breakthrough in this quest comes in the form of a revolutionary quantum clock that operates with almost zero energy […]
Butterflies before flowers? 236-million-year-old fossil poop holds the answer
Butterflies before flowers? 236-million-year-old fossil poop holds the answer A prehistoric clue, buried deep in time, has just changed the story of evolution as we know it. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed a 236-million-year-old fossilized poop that sheds new light on the relationship between butterflies and flowering plants. The fossilized feces, known as […]
236-million-year-old Triassic fossil reveals earliest known butterfly, moth scales
236-million-year-old Triassic Fossil Reveals Earliest Known Butterfly, Moth Scales Paleontologists associated with different institutions in Argentina, along with a scientist from the U.K., have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of the evolution of butterflies and moths. The team uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 236-million-year-old fossil from the Triassic period that contains scales […]
2-million-year-old teeth reveal sex of mysterious ancient human-like ape species
2-Million-Year-Old Teeth Reveal Sex of Mysterious Ancient Human-Like Ape Species A new scientific study is uncovering unprecedented details about the lives and genetics of extinct human-like ape species through the analysis of 2-million-year-old teeth. The research, conducted by a team of paleontologists and anthropologists, focused on examining the dental remains of an ancient ape species […]
‘Sharkitecture’: Scientists decode sharks’ toughness at microscopic level
Sharkitecture: Scientists Decode Sharks’ Toughness at Microscopic Level You will be surprised to know that sharks have a long evolutionary history, spanning over 400 million years. This remarkable journey has equipped them with a unique set of features that make them one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Scientists have long been intrigued […]
220-million-year-old killer dinosaur: Fossil leads to new raptor species discovery
220-million-year-old killer dinosaur: Fossil leads to new raptor species discovery The 1980s saw the unearthing of a long-held secret within the prehistoric rock formation of Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. Scientists stumbled upon a remarkably well-preserved fossil that has since led to the discovery of a new raptor species, shedding light on the mysteries of […]
Musical monkeys: Chimpanzees’ secret drum-beating signals suggest music link in DNA
Musical Monkeys: Chimpanzees’ Secret Drum-Beating Signals Suggest Music Link in DNA A new study found that chimpanzees drum to communicate with one another across great distances, shedding light on the musical abilities deeply embedded in their DNA. The research, conducted by a team of primatologists, reveals fascinating insights into the evolutionary roots of music and […]
UK scientists make surprising discovery about 500 million-year-old fossil mystery
UK scientists make surprising discovery about 500 million-year-old fossil mystery Scientists have made a surprising discovery about a mysterious fossil from the Cambrian period. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have unveiled their findings regarding a 500 million-year-old fossil that has puzzled scientists for decades. The fossil, known as Vetulicolia, has long been a subject […]
225 million-year-old fossil reveals ancient solution to quick, deadly hunting
A 225 Million-Year-Old Fossil Unveils an Ancient Solution to Quick, Deadly Hunting A new fossil discovery from Texas sheds light on the repeated evolution of predator jaws. This remarkable find offers a rare glimpse into the distant past, where ancient creatures roamed the Earth with unique adaptations for survival. The fossil, estimated to be 225 […]
T-rex’s ancestors journeyed from Asia around 70 million years ago, suggests study
T-rex’s ancestors journeyed from Asia around 70 million years ago, suggests study Tyrannosaurus rex was long thought to be a North American dinosaur. However, new research suggests that the iconic T-rex and its ancestors may have had a much more extensive journey than previously believed. A recent study indicates that T-rex’s predecessors likely originated in […]