The Origins of Life on Earth Could Be Far Older Than We Thought
The Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) is now believed to have emerged nearly 4 billion years ago, predating earlier estimates by 500 million years. LUCA likely thrived in the harsh…
The Real Megalodon: Uncovering the True Giant of the Sea
Dr. Kenshu Shimada reimagines the megalodon as a sleek predator, differing from the traditional bulky depiction. This updated vision draws from a study in Palaeontologia Electronica, using 3D modeling and…
Scientists Uncover the 68-Million-Year-Old Secret of an Ancient Bird that Survived the Dinosaur Extinction
The discovery of Vegavis iaai represents the oldest known modern bird, dating back 68 million years. This fossil was found in Antarctica and offers insights into the diversity of avian…
Is This Mosasaur Fossil a Fake? New Study Raises Eyebrows
Questions Surround a Fossil Discovery A remarkable discovery in paleontology may not be what it seems. A mosasaur species, initially introduced to the scientific community in 2021, is now under…
Ancient Secrets Unveiled! Discover the Oldest Dinosaur Yet
Unearthing the Past: A Remarkable Dinosaur Discovery A significant breakthrough in paleontology has emerged with the identification of a 230 million-year-old dinosaur in North America, making it the oldest of…