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Fossils show humans’ invertebrate ancestors are older than we thought
New fossils show humans’ invertebrate ancestors arose far earlier than thought, reshaping the timeline of early animal evolution.
April 8, 2026
Bull sharks choose companions and form lasting bonds
Bull sharks form enduring social bonds, selecting preferred companions and sustaining strong, structured networks in the wild.
April 6, 2026
Humans’ deep connection to dogs spans more than 15,000 years
The oldest-known dogs, according to genetic analysis, lived about 15,000 years ago. They were widespread in Europe by 14,000 years ago.
April 3, 2026
Why do tinamou birds lay such colorful eggs?
Scientists said tinamou birds evolved to lay bright egg colors to help closely related species recognize each other and avoid breeding with the wrong species.
April 3, 2026
A new platypus mystery … hollow hairs like bird feathers!
The platypus keeps amazing scientists: even its hair hides a strange secret that, until now, only birds were known to have.
April 2, 2026
The April birthstone is the diamond, the hardest known gem
Happy birthday, April babies! The April birthstone, the diamond, is the hardest of the known gems. And it's a popular choice for engagement rings.
April 1, 2026
Feel awe over these national park timelapse videos
Enjoy 4 national park timelapse videos from Gavin Heffernan. The views include starscapes and landscapes of Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree and Channel Islands.
March 31, 2026
Can animals sense earthquakes? Science investigates
For years there have been reports that animals sense earthquakes as they change their behavior before the ground rocks. Science takes a look at this behavior.
March 29, 2026
Biggest earthquake in North America 62 years ago today
On Good Friday, March 27, 1964, south-central Alaska heaved under the biggest earthquake recorded in North America, registering a 9.2 on the Richter scale.
March 27, 2026
New dinosaur named for iconic Korean cartoon character Dooly
Scientists discovered a new dinosaur, thought to be 2 years old, and named it after Dooly, a popular South Korean baby dinosaur cartoon character.
March 24, 2026
