If we look across the whole of the mammal branch of the tree of life we find there are many groups of mammals that have ...

Fifteen years after the discovery of a new type of human, the Denisovan, scientists discovered its DNA in a fossilized skull.

Molecular sleuthing has tied the more‑than‑146,000‑year‑old Harbin cranium, known as "Dragon Man," to this hidden branch of humanity.

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes ...

Paleontologists at the University of Kansas have identified a new species of ancient mammal that lived about 60 million years ...

The transition from sprawling (reptile-like) to more upright (parasagittal) posture and locomotion was a transformative event in mammalian evolution ...

A turtle’s head seems simple: a hard beak, two bright eyes, and a quilt of scales that protect the skull. Look closer and a ...

Khankhuuluu mongoliensis — its scientific name — is an evolutionary ancestor of the most famous tyrannosaur, the “tyrant ...

The research team conducted independent palaeoproteomic analyses and ancient DNA experiments on the skull and its dental ...

What is a cool bird? Cool types of birds can be beautiful birds, uncommon birds, or even the weirdest birds. Of course, what ...

The U.S. elderberry market is expected to grow, as the popularity of this low-input crop continues to rise. With suitable growing conditions in New Jersey and access to diverse markets, elderberry may ...