Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in SpainThe oldest known human fossil face in western Europe has been found in Spain, suggesting multiple early human species inhabited the region.
Oldest human FACE: Ancient man lived in Spain 1.4 million years agoDiscovery of the oldest human face in Western Europe may change theories on human evolution.
Spain: Scientists uncover oldest face in Western Europe DW 03/13/2025A newly discovered fossil in Spain, nicknamed 'Pink', could represent a previously unknown human species from 1.1 to 1.4 million years ago.
Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humansA newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discoveredA new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
The legacy of Lucy, the Australopithecus' that changed our idea of human evolution 50 years agoLucy's discovery revolutionized paleoanthropology by providing crucial insights into human evolution, establishing connections to early hominid species.
Bone fragments of oldest known human face in western Europe found in SpainThe oldest known human fossil face in western Europe has been found in Spain, suggesting multiple early human species inhabited the region.
Oldest human FACE: Ancient man lived in Spain 1.4 million years agoDiscovery of the oldest human face in Western Europe may change theories on human evolution.
Spain: Scientists uncover oldest face in Western Europe DW 03/13/2025A newly discovered fossil in Spain, nicknamed 'Pink', could represent a previously unknown human species from 1.1 to 1.4 million years ago.
Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humansA newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discoveredA new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
The legacy of Lucy, the Australopithecus' that changed our idea of human evolution 50 years agoLucy's discovery revolutionized paleoanthropology by providing crucial insights into human evolution, establishing connections to early hominid species.
Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discoveredDiscovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.
An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolutionThe discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.
Tenn Rex! Young kids discover fossil of juvenile T.RexThe discovery of a teenage T. rex fossil by three young kids could potentially contribute to understanding the growth stages of this iconic dinosaur.
Scientists discover giant aquatic predator from a time before dinosaursA new apex predator species, Gaiasia jennyae, with unique features and adaptations was discovered in freshwater in Namibia, providing valuable insights into the diversity and distribution of early tetrapods.
Prehistoric 'Pompeii' found encased in ash is discoveredTrilobite fossil nicknamed 'Pompeii' discovered in ash, showcasing pristine preservation.
Yukon gold miners are unearthing mummified ancient creatures and truckloads of fossils from the Ice Age. Take a look.Gold mining in Yukon regularly uncovers Ice Age animal remains, which paleontologists study to learn about the past.
Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discoveredDiscovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.
An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolutionThe discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.
Tenn Rex! Young kids discover fossil of juvenile T.RexThe discovery of a teenage T. rex fossil by three young kids could potentially contribute to understanding the growth stages of this iconic dinosaur.
Scientists discover giant aquatic predator from a time before dinosaursA new apex predator species, Gaiasia jennyae, with unique features and adaptations was discovered in freshwater in Namibia, providing valuable insights into the diversity and distribution of early tetrapods.
Prehistoric 'Pompeii' found encased in ash is discoveredTrilobite fossil nicknamed 'Pompeii' discovered in ash, showcasing pristine preservation.
Yukon gold miners are unearthing mummified ancient creatures and truckloads of fossils from the Ice Age. Take a look.Gold mining in Yukon regularly uncovers Ice Age animal remains, which paleontologists study to learn about the past.
Prehistoric mastodon jaw found in backyard by NY homeowner who spotted teeth sticking up from soilA prehistoric mastodon jaw was discovered in a Hudson Valley backyard, marking the first significant fossil find in New York in 11 years.
Ancient 'Hobbit man' even smaller than originally thought DW 08/06/2024The discovery of 700,000-year-old bone fragments on Flores Island suggests Homo floresiensis was even shorter than previously thought.
Meet Lucy, the celebrity of fossils, who changed our view of evolutionThe discovery of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old fossil, revolutionized our understanding of human evolution by extending the timeline of hominin existence.
Giant kangaroo twice the size of a human once roamed AustraliaThree new species of ancient giant kangaroos discovered, with the largest reaching a weight of 170kg.
Ancient 'Hobbit man' even smaller than originally thought DW 08/06/2024The discovery of 700,000-year-old bone fragments on Flores Island suggests Homo floresiensis was even shorter than previously thought.
Meet Lucy, the celebrity of fossils, who changed our view of evolutionThe discovery of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old fossil, revolutionized our understanding of human evolution by extending the timeline of hominin existence.
Giant kangaroo twice the size of a human once roamed AustraliaThree new species of ancient giant kangaroos discovered, with the largest reaching a weight of 170kg.
Millions of ancient fossils were discovered underneath a California high school and it's rewriting the state's history. Take a look.High school construction uncovered millions of ancient fossils, reshaping California's geological history and revealing previously unknown species.The discovery highlights the need for further exploration of California's geological past.
520-million-year-old larva fossil reveals the origins of arthropodsA tiny, well-preserved larva found in China's Yunnan Province provides insights into arthropod evolution from 500 million years ago.
Hobbit' bones from tiny species of ancient humans found on Indonesian islandThe discovery of a tiny human fossil on Flores Island sheds light on the unique island dwarfism adaptation and evolutionary origins of the hobbit species Homo floresiensis.
Young Scientists Make Huge Discovery In Santa Cruz County | KQEDCalifornia is a main source of a potent greenhouse gas due to fumigation methods.A fossilized bone from a giant creature found in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is at least 11,000 years old.
A late-Ediacaran crown-group sponge animal - NaturePrecambrian sponge fossils existed before the Cambrian period without biomineralized spicules.
New dog-sized dinosaur species that lived underground discoveredExceptionally preserved fossils of dog-sized underground dinosaur discovered in Utah.
It's A Lovely Day In The Pleistocene And You Are A Horrible Giga-Goose | DefectorPal-level subscribers at Defector gain access to The Cipher newsletter with exclusive content like Creature Drop from Sabrina Imbler.
Lokiceratops, a Horned Dinosaur, May Be a New SpeciesThe Late Cretaceous period saw a flourishing of horned dinosaurs in North America, showcasing diverse headgear for mating and competition, leading to modern discoveries.