New findings raise questions about when (and where) life beganLUCA's estimated age has been pushed back to between 4.09 and 4.33 billion years, indicating life arose shortly after Earth's formation.
Scientists reveal what Neanderthal penises looked likeNeanderthals and homo sapiens had strong similarities, including potential communicative capabilities, despite being separate species.
Ancient sea cow was attacked by a croc and then scavenged by a sharkThis article reveals a detailed account of a prehistoric sea cow's demise, showcasing predator interactions from millions of years ago.
Early warning sign of extinction? - Harvard GazetteFossil record of tiny ocean creatures offers insights into future changes in global biodiversity and warming climate.
Ancient predatory worms have scientists rethinking the history of life on Earth : Short WavePredatory worms with unique features lived in the water 500 million years ago, surprising researchers by resurfacing in the fossil record after a supposed extinction.
Fossils document evolutionary changes of jaw joint to mammalian middle ear - NatureFossils from Jurassic mammals show transition in middle ear evolution from load-bearing to exclusively auditory function.Evidence of gradual loss of load-bearing function in articular-quadrate jaw joint in early mammaliaforms.