Everyone knows about the dinosaur extinction but not many know about the rise of mammals that followed, such as the gomphotheres. This group of proboscideans began roaming on Earth around the end of the Eocene Epoch era, around 34 million years ago. Scientists believe that they existed as recently as 11,700 years ago. The Old And ...
The deep sea holds many secrets, with more than 80% of it being unmapped, unexplored, and unseen by any human in history. The discovery of “dark oxygen” found 13,000 feet under the sea has added yet another layer of mystery and it behaves differently from anything else we know! Let’s dive “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under ...
In June 2024, paleontologists made an extraordinary discovery in Oxfordshire, UK—a gigantic Jurassic pterosaur fossil. This remarkable find has captivated the scientific community and the public alike, offering a rare glimpse into the prehistoric skies of 167 million years ago. Pterosaurs, often referred to as “flying reptiles,” were the first vertebrates known to have evolved ...
The world is ancient, older than we may know. Although we humans like to think that we know everything, there is so much yet to discover. Animals are one thing that we continuously learn more about. In 2007 a prehistoric cat was uncovered underneath the Madrid Principe Pio Station, Spain. This proved to be part ...
Black widow spiders are notorious for their venomous bites, which can cause severe pain and other symptoms. While most cases aren’t fatal, the development of effective antivenom has been a crucial medical pursuit. Recent advancements have shown promising results in creating a new antivenom that could be more effective and widely available. Let’s explore the ...
LUCA, short for Last Universal Common Ancestor, is believed to be the single-celled organism from which all life on Earth descended. Estimated to have existed around 4.2 billion years ago, LUCA is considered the ancestor of all living organisms today. Let’s discover how understanding LUCA helps scientists trace the origins of life and the evolutionary ...
Around January every year, deer have a drop in testosterone, which causes the tissue in their antlers to weaken and shed. But don’t worry, they grow back! This process can be important for the males, as their antlers may have been damaged during fighting for dominance. Shedding and regrowing their antlers gives them a fresh ...
Whales are magnificent creatures that play a crucial role in fighting climate change. By diving deep and feeding at different ocean levels, they help circulate nutrients, which boosts the growth of phytoplankton. These tiny plants absorb a significant amount of CO2, making whales important allies in carbon capture. Let’s dive into how these gentle giants ...
Around 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth, causing a catastrophic event that wiped out the dinosaurs and created a crater in modern-day Mexico. Recent research reveals fascinating details about the asteroid’s origins, tracing it back to the distant Kuiper Belt—a region beyond Neptune full of icy bodies. Let’s jump into a time ...
Around 66 million years ago an asteroid hit the earth, causing the extinction of the dinosaurs…well most of them. Scientists have found traces of this asteroid, the Chicxulub Impactor. They think they may be able to find out where it came from, and how it could help us. From Fierce To Fossil 66 million years ...
