The Mystery of the Megalodon and What Scientists Know
Researchers know the Megalodon was about three times larger than a great white shark, but they still have a lot to learn about this gigantic predator. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
The Ancient Fish That Got Cold Feet and Returned to Water
An analysis of fossil remains reveals a species of ancient “fishapod” that transitioned to land only to return to the water. ...read more
5 Things You May Not Have Known About Neil Armstrong
As we celebrate the anniversary of humankind's first steps on the moon, we take a look at Neil Armstrong's life. ...read more
Scientist You Should Know: Taylor Perron is a Planetary Detective
Scientist J. Taylor Perron studies rivers and landscapes to discover how our planet and our species developed. ...read more
Exotic Snakebites On The Rise In U.K., New Study Reports
Over 300 exotic snakebites have been reported in the U.K., including 72 children. ...read more
Searching for the Lost City of Natounia
A new study suggests the mountain fortress of Rabana-Merquly in modern Iraqi Kurdistan could be the lost city of Natounia. ...read more
Animals’ ‘Fear of New Things’ Could Help With Conservation
A new study shows that tests of an animal’s adaptability and fear of the unfamiliar could contribute to conservation efforts. ...read more
What An Ancient Tooth Tells Us About The Denisovans
Scientists know little about this extinct subspecies that fall between modern humans and Neanderthals, named Denisovans, and this recent discovery could be proof they lived outside of Siberia. ...read more
Scientists Debate Why Childbirth Is So Brutal
Some scientists defend an age-old skeletal explanation for childbirth — dubbed the obstetrical dilemma — while others propose a metabolic alternative. ...read more
The Heat Just Goes On and On and…
With Europe under a "heat apocalypse" warning, the latest monthly climate climate analyses are out. Can you guess what they say? ...read more