Articles for author: Maria Faith Saligumba

Feathered friend

Reptile Scales or Bird Skin? What New Fossils Say About Dinosaur Diversity

Maria Faith Saligumba

Dinosaurs have always sparked our imagination. These magnificent creatures roamed the Earth millions of years ago, leaving behind a legacy that still baffles scientists today. Recent fossil discoveries have uncovered new insights into the diversity of dinosaur skin, challenging the long-held belief that they all had reptilian scales. Could some dinosaurs have had skin more ...

A majestic shark swimming gracefully underwater, illuminated by sunlight from above.

How Sharks Help Fight Climate Change (Yes, Really)

Maria Faith Saligumba

When most people think about sharks, they picture razor-sharp teeth and scenes from Jaws. But what if I told you that these ancient predators are actually among our planet’s most powerful allies in the fight against climate change? While governments debate carbon taxes and scientists develop new technologies, sharks have been quietly working as nature’s ...

Armored Fish.

Meet the Armored Fish That Were the First Vertebrate Predators

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a world where the oceans were ruled by creatures clad in armor, their jaws lined with teeth sharp enough to slice through prey with ease. These were the armored fish, the first vertebrate predators that prowled the ancient seas. Their legacy set the stage for the evolution of complex life forms, and their story ...