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“False” Horses
In Argentina’s ancient woodlands, animals like Thoatherium, also known as “false horses,” developed unique adaptations like monodactyl limbs…
Where Did the Moon Come From?
Scientists believe the Moon formed after a Mars-sized protoplanet named Theia collided with early Earth, with debris from…
First, Drink Up
The “modern beverage era” began relatively recently in human history, as early humans primarily drank water for most…
The Elephant Trunk’s Tale
Around 20 million years ago, proboscideans, the ancestors of modern elephants, began expanding from Africa and Arabia into…
How Did Pangea Split Apart?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, part of the longest mountain range globally, formed due to volcanic activity from the Central…
How Do Sponges Keep Coming Back From the Brink?
Multiple fossil sites across South China, including Anji and other locations, show hyperdiverse sponge communities immediately following the…
Are We In an Arms Race Against Snakes?
The elapid snakes, which evolved around 37 million years ago, brought with them a highly potent venom that…
When Did We First Do Medical Surgery?
The transition to settled agricultural societies in the Neolithic period was traditionally believed to have sparked the first…
Is That a Boy or a Girl T. Rex?
Fossil preparator Bob Harmon discovered the femur of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, which led to the excavation of almost…
Animals Have Been Around For a Long Time—Perhaps Even Longer Than We Once Thought
A recently-discovered group of fossils, dating back almost a billion years, revealed a once-thriving microbial ecosystem of prokaryotic…