A 520-million-year-old five-eyed fossil reveals Arthropod origin
Five-eyed shrimp that swam the oceans over 500 million years ago could be the 'missing link' in the origin of arthropods, fossil reveals
Evolution
Human DNA mapped from 20,000-year-old deer tooth
A breakthrough study has managed to obtain human DNA from a Stone Age object for the first time. Using a necklace that is 20,000 years old, researchers have been able to identify to whom it belonged.
Child’s bones buried 40,000 years ago solve a longstanding Neanderthal mystery
The remains of a Neanderthal child, known as La Ferrassie 8, were discovered in southwestern France; the well-preserved bones were found in their anatomical position, suggesting a deliberate burial.
Fossil of an ancient spider species from Germany estimated to be 310-million-years old
The fossil comes from a strata that dates back 310 to 315 million years and marks the first Palaeozoic spider ever found in Germany.
DNA of 10,000-year-old Luzio solves the mysterious disappearance of the sambaqui builders
In pre-colonial South America, sambaqui builders ruled the coast for thousands of years. Their fate remained mysterious – until an ancient skull unlocked the new DNA evidence.
Scientists found alien code ‘embedded’ in human DNA: Evidence of ancient alien engineering?
The so-called 97 percent of non-coding sequences in human DNA are nothing less than the genetic blueprint of alien life forms.
The faces of ancient hominids brought to life in remarkable detail
In a groundbreaking project, a team of experts has meticulously reconstructed several model heads, using bone pieces, teeth, and skulls discovered around the world over the past century.
Archaeologists found controversial 65,000-year-old cave art really was painted by Neanderthals
Prehistoric cave paintings in Spain show Neanderthals were artists about 65,000 years ago. They were more human-like.
500-million-year-old sea creature with limbs under its head unearthed
A new study reveals that one of the earliest animal fossils ever discovered, fossils of a 520 million-year-old sea creature, has been discovered by scientists. The fossilized animal, a fuxhianhuiid…
Octopuses were around before dinosaurs: The oldest known octopus fossil is 330 million-year-old
Scientists unearthed 330 million-year-old octopus fossil in Montana, which means octopuses have been around since before the dinosaurs.
