Latest science news in Paleontology & Archaeology
New Office of Research Integrity leaders look to bring US agency into the digital age
Officials are prioritizing evidence preservation and automating image investigation
Ancient mammoth ivory carving technology reconstructed by archeologists
A team of archeologists from Siberian Federal University and Novosibirsk State University provided a detailed reconstruction of a technology that was used to carve ornaments and sculptures from mammoth ivory....
Life in a nutshell: New species found in the carapace of late cretaceous marine turtle
While paleontologists have a wealth of vertebrate fossils at their disposal, their knowledge of the ecology of ancient extinct species, particularly regarding their relationship with invertebrate species, is relatively poor....
Tracing the cosmic origin of complex organic molecules with their radiofrequency footprint
The origin of life on Earth is a topic that has piqued human curiosity since probably before recorded history began. But how did the organic matter that constitutes lifeforms even...
Mineral dust ingested with food leaves characteristic wear on herbivore teeth
Mineral dust ingested with food causes distinct signs of wear on the teeth of plant-eating vertebrates, which can differ considerably depending on the type of dust. This is what paleontologists...
Survey of mustatils shows them to be some of the oldest stone structures in the world
An international team of researchers has conducted one of the most intense studies of mustatils to date, and in so doing, have found them to be some of the oldest...
What defunding the police could mean for missing persons
In the wake of sustained protests and calls to defund police forces, cities across North America have been busily engaging in police reform.
Paul Goldschmidt, Jack Flaherty star as Cardinals beat Royals
St. Louis Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty allowed just one hit in five shutout innings and Paul Goldschmidt went 3 for 4 with three RBIs in a win over the Kansas...
Youth volunteers uncover hundreds of ancient gold coins in Israel
Israeli archaeologists have announced the discovery of a trove of early Islamic gold coins found during recent salvage excavations near the central city of Yavne.
Bletchley Park: New crisis for code-breaking hub
The chief executive of the Bletchley Park Trust says it is struggling to survive.
Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction
Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.
Research shows potential to improve paints, coatings
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York could lead to more environmentally friendly paints and coatings.
South Dakota police arrest couple linked to shootings in 3 states
Authorities in South Dakota ended a manhunt when they arrested a man and a woman linked to multiple shootings in Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia that left at least two...
Fossils reveal diversity of animal life roaming Europe 2 million years ago
A re-analysis of fossils from one of Europe's most significant paleontological sites reveals a wide diversity of animal species, including a large terrestrial monkey, short-necked giraffe, rhinos and saber-toothed cats....
Young excavators find 425 ancient pure gold coins in Israel
Youth volunteers at an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation discovered a clay jar with 425 pure gold coins dating back more than 1,000 years at a site in central Israel, officials...
New species of Cretaceous brittle star named in honour of Nightwish vocalist
Paleontologists from the Natural History Museums in Luxembourg and Maastricht have discovered a previously unknown species of brittle star that lived in the shallow, warm sea which covered parts of...
How dinosaur research can help medicine
The intervertebral discs connect the vertebrae and give the spine its mobility. The disc consists of a cartilaginous fibrous ring and a gelatinous core as a buffer. It has always...
How dinosaur research can help medicine
The intervertebral discs connect the vertebrae and give the spine its mobility. The disc consists of a cartilaginous fibrous ring and a gelatinous core as a buffer. It has always...
Youths find 425 ancient pure gold coins in central Israel
Youths volunteering at an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation discovered a clay jar with 425 pure gold coins dating back more than 1,000 years at a site in central Israel, officials...
Fossil pollen record suggests vulnerability to mass extinction ahead
Reduced resilience of plant biomes in North America could be setting the stage for the kind of mass extinctions not seen since the retreat of glaciers and arrival of humans...
Defector in South Korea sentenced to prison for illegal crossing
A defector who slipped back into North Korea while trying to bring his mother has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years.
A volume on past progress and new frontiers in the study of early birds and their close relatives
The origins of birds and their flight was a major event in the history of life. A wealth of spectacular fossils has demonstrated that birds are theropod dinosaurs, with Pennaraptora...
Uncommon dolphin repeatedly spotted in northern Adriatic
A dolphin species considered regionally extinct in the Adriatic has been spotted there repeatedly off the Italian and Slovenian coast, according to research led by a marine scientist at the...
Getting to the root of the problem
Roots play a vital role in crop plants. They take up water and nutrients for the plant and keep it help firmly in the ground. But not all roots are...
Miami Dolphins to allow 13,000 fans, require masks at Hard Rock Stadium
The Miami Dolphins announced Monday they will allow a maximum of 13,000 fans for their first home game this season at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Masks will...
Yes, your houseplants can thrive. An expert shares how in her new book
A new book from Danae Horst shows us how to fill our homes with happy plants.
Berlin Film Festival to introduce gender-neutral acting awards in 2021
The Berlin International Film Festival has announced plans to introduce gender-neutral acting awards at next year's event.
Fossils reveal diversity of animal species roaming Europe 2 million years ago
A re-analysis of fossils from one of Europe's most significant paleontological sites reveals a wide diversity of animal species, including a large terrestrial monkey, short-necked giraffe, rhinos and saber-toothed cats.