The wondrous world of dinosaurs
Iridescent feathers were the ultimate social tool for non-avian dinosaurs such as Microraptor.
Coyotes are pint-sized versions of their former selves
Dwindling food supplies not climate change played a role in the downsizing of coyotes.
Tyrannosaurus rex’s killer smile
Scientists have examined T. rex’s dangerous dentures and powerful bite.
First complete look at a prehistoric penguin
A giant penguin fossil from New Zealand has been reconstructed after 35 years.
Neanderthals were disappearing before modern humans arrived
European Neanderthals were already on the verge of extinction 50,000 years ago.
Fossilised pollen reveals ancient garden
Pollen recovered from 2500-year-old plaster has unlocked the secrets of Ramat Rahel’s garden.
Amasia, the new supercontinent
All of Earth’s current continents will form Amasia, a single landmass, in 50 to 200 million years time.
From a mouse to an elephant in 24 million generations
Since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals have increased in size from small rodents to the Blue Whale, which can weigh up to 190 tonnes.
