Did our mammal ancestors live alongside dinosaurs? New research hopes to end long-running debate
New research shows that placental mammals survived the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs.
June 30, 2023 • ~6 min
Bones like Aero chocolate: the evolution adaptation that helped dinosaurs to fly
Hollow bones were essential for dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex.
March 17, 2023 • ~6 min
Is the Loch Ness monster real?
The idea of a creature like the Loch Ness monster fascinates people. But does the scientific evidence say it’s a prehistoric beast or total fake?
Feb. 27, 2023 • ~7 min
How did birds survive while dinosaurs went extinct?
Birds and dinosaurs lived together for millions of years, but only toothless birds survived the asteroid impact that upended life on Earth.
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~5 min
Fossil study brings us one step closer to revealing how 'flying dinosaurs' took flight
Prehistoric reptiles like pterodactyls took flight long before bats and birds, but we don’t know how it happened.
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
Crabs have evolved five separate times – why do the same forms keep appearing in nature?
In different parts of the world evolution often comes up with the same or similar solutions to life’s problems.
Dec. 6, 2022 • ~8 min
What if the dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct? Why our world might look very different
It’s hard to imagine the world without Homo sapiens. But it’s unlikely we would be here if it wasn’t for a chance asteroid collision.
Nov. 24, 2022 • ~9 min
Deepfake audio has a tell – researchers use fluid dynamics to spot artificial imposter voices
AI-generated voice-alikes can be indistinguishable from the real person’s speech to the human ear. A computer model that gives voice to the dinosaurs turns out to be a good way to tell the difference.
Sept. 20, 2022 • ~6 min
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