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Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings
Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.
Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test
A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.
'Ash-winged dawn goddess' is oldest pterosaur ever discovered in North America — and it was small enough to sit 'on your shoulder'
A cache of Triassic fossils in Arizona has revealed Eotephradactylus mcintireae, or "ash-winged dawn goddess," the oldest pterosaur ever discovered in North America.
Rare form of leprosy infected people in Americas before European arrival, 4,000-year-old bones suggest
Roughly 4,000-year-old bones from Chile contain genetic evidence of leprosy, suggesting that a rare form of the bacteria that causes the disease may have been circulating in the Americas and...
Massive blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, an ancient wonder, hauled up from the Mediterranean
French and Egyptian researchers are making a "digital twin" of the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt after lifting its ancient submerged blocks out of the Mediterranean Sea.
'We're bringing back avian dinosaurs': De-extinction company claims it will resurrect the giant moa in next 10 years
The South Island giant moa could be the next species that biotech company Colossal Biosciences "brings back" from extinction — but experts say the result will not and "cannot be"...
Stunning facial reconstructions of 'hobbit,' Neanderthal and Homo erectus bring human relatives to life
A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.
Severed bow of US warship blown off by Japanese torpedo finally found in South Pacific
More than 180 lives were lost in the WWII attack, but the U.S. ship stayed afloat.
1,600-year-old tomb of Maya city's first ruler unearthed in Belize
Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of the Maya king who founded the city of Caracol in what is now Belize.
Ancient trees are dying faster than expected in Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon's Malheur National Forest boasts some of the state's oldest trees, including pine and larch that live more than 500 years. But many of those ancient trees are dying...
Tiny parasitoid flies show how early-life competition shapes adult success
In a new study published and featured in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America, researchers have discovered that the developmental struggles of young parasitoid flies can have lasting...
Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging
Âsowanânihk, which means "a place to cross" in Cree, is located near Prince Albert and is estimated to be around 11,000 years old. It holds a wealth of evidence of Indigenous settlements...
This woman's Depression Era Garden is full of plants you've probably never heard of
Nestled in the centre of the quiet Blackfriars Community Garden in London, Ont., Anne Marie Allen’s plot is marked with a large sign that says, “Depression Era Garden.”
Fireflies on the rise? Montrealers spotting more lightning bugs in their backyards
The sightings have some asking if the insects are returning or if they just went unnoticed. Experts say the rain and humidity are contributing to the increase in firefly population...
Sask. researchers discover how T. Rex might have healed from injuries
Researchers from the University of Regina have been studying a fracture in a rib fossil from the province's famous Scotty the Tyrannosaurus rex to explore how dinosaurs healed after an...
Who is Mister Terrific, the super-smart hero aiding Lois Lane in James Gunn's 'Superman'
With a name like Mister Terrific, you better believe this mysterious masked man has a big reputation to live up to!
Egypt archaeologists discover tombs dating back 2,000 years
CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's antiquities ministry says that archaeologists have discovered three tombs dating back more than 2,000 years, from the Ptolemaic Period....
Turkey bones may help trace fate of ancient cliff dwellers
DENVER (AP) -- Researchers say they have found a new clue into the mysterious exodus of ancient cliff-dwelling people from the Mesa Verde...
How Did an Aquarium Stingray Get Pregnant without a Mate?
Charlotte, a stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium, is taking a DIY approach to reproduction
Contributor: Save the Earth's 'creepy-crawlies.' Some of them just might save us
1 in 5 reptile species is nearly extinct, and countless leads will die with them. ACE inhibitors, now being used for 30 million people, came from a pit viper.
Largest and oldest T. rex named "Scotty" revealed
The largest tyrannosaurus rex to ever roam the earth is about to make his official debut. CBS News got a look at "Scotty" before he goes on display at a...
Adapt or Die
The climate cycles that have driven mass extinctions, are shortening and becoming more severe. The species that can adapt to environmental changes survive, while others simply die off. CBSN Originals...
Comparing the jaws of porcupine fish reveals three new species
Researchers compared fossil porcupine fish jaws and tooth plates collected on expeditions to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil with those from museum specimens and modern porcupine fish, revealing three new...
Looking to the future of bone replacements
A new artificial bone design has been developed that can be customized and made with a 3-D printer for stronger, safer and more effective bone replacements, explains a new report.
‘Euro Devil’: Fossil of carnivorous marsupial relative discovered in E Europe
Scientists have discovered fossil remains of a new carnivorous mammal in Turkey, one of the biggest marsupial relatives ever discovered in the northern hemisphere.
Rhode Island man charged with threats to kill President Donald Trump, others
A Rhode Island man has been arrested for threatening to kill President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, officials have announced.