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Cephalopod Sinoceras chinense discovered outside China for the first time
Sinoceras chinense is a kind of extinct cephalopod mollusk that flourished in the late Ordovician. It is regarded as the index fossil of the Upper Ordovician Pagoda Formation on the...
Study reveals palaeovegetation and palaeoclimate changes across Triassic-Jurassic transition in south China
The Triassic-Jurassic (T-J) transition interval (ca. 200 Ma) is characterized by a major mass extinction in which major biotic turnover occurred in both marine and terrestrial realms. However, studies on...
Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed
The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.
Annette Gordon-Reed named Harvard University Professor
Annette Gordon-Reed, the Charles Warren Professor of American History at Harvard Law School and professor of history in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, has been named a University Professor, Harvard’s highest faculty...
Accelerated bone deterioration in last 70 years at famous Mesolithic peat bog in peril
Alarming results from a 2019 survey of well-known archaeological site Ageröd reveal drastic bone and organic matter deterioration since the site's initial excavations in the 1940s, suggesting action is needed...
Algorithm finds hidden connections between paintings at the Met
Art is often heralded as the greatest journey into the past, solidifying a moment in time and space; the beautiful vehicle that lets us momentarily escape the present. With the...
The Roots' Malik B. dies at 47
The Roots announced Wednesday that Malik B., who co-founded the group with Questlove and Black Thought, has died.He was 47.
Study sheds light on the evolution of the earliest dinosaurs
The classic dinosaur family tree has two subdivisions of early dinosaurs at its base: the Ornithischians, or bird-hipped dinosaurs, which include the later Triceratops and Stegosaurus; and the Saurischians, or lizard-hipped dinosaurs, such...
Tracy Morgan, Megan Wollover divorce
Tracy Morgan confirmed in a statement Wednesday that he and wife Megan Wollover plan to divorce. They married in 2015 after dating since 2011.
Study sheds light on the evolution of the earliest dinosaurs
The classic dinosaur family tree has two subdivisions of early dinosaurs at its base: the Ornithischians, or bird-hipped dinosaurs, which include the later Triceratops and Stegosaurus; and the Saurischians, or...
Study solves mystery origin of Stonehenge's iconic boulders
Stonehenge, a Neolithic wonder in southern England, has vexed historians and archaeologists for centuries with its many mysteries: How was it built? What purpose did it serve? Where did its...
Watch: Missouri police diving team locates rafter's prosthetic leg
A Missouri man who lost his prosthetic leg during a rafting trip was reunited with his lost limb thanks to a Missouri State Highway Patrol diving team.
Study sheds light on the evolution of the earliest dinosaurs
Geological evidence suggests the known dinosaur groups diverged early on, supporting the traditional dinosaur family tree.
One Mystery of Stonehenge's Origins Has Finally Been Solved
Detailed testing of the chemical signature of the Neolithic monument’s most prominent large stones pinpointed where they came from -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Mystery of origin of Stonehenge megaliths solved
Archaeologists have pinpointed the source of the stones to an area 15 miles north of the site.
Report: Russian oligarchs use art purchases to get around sanctions
Russian oligarchs have dodged U.S. government sanctions by secretly dealing in artwork, using shell companies to hide their true identities, according to a new congressional report released Wednesday.
Imaging technology reveals historical layers of Eyckian Lamb of God
Two non-invasive chemical imaging modalities were employed to help understand the changes made over time to the Lamb of God, the focal point of the Ghent Altarpiece (1432) by Hubert...
Accelerated bone deterioration in last 70 years at famous Mesolithic peat bog in peril
Alarming results from a 2019 survey of well-known archaeological site Ageröd reveal drastic bone and organic matter deterioration since the site's initial excavations in the 1940s, suggesting action is needed...
One Mystery of Stonehenge's Origins Has Finally Been Solved
Detailed testing of the chemical signature of the Neolithic monument’s most prominent large stones pinpointed where they came from -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
British women's 263-day tandem bike world tour breaks Guinness record
Guinness World Records announced a pair of British women broke the record for fastest circumnavigation by tandem bicycle when they crossed the globe in 263 days, 8 hours and 7...
Teen solves Rubik's cube while on pogo stick for Guinness record
A Colorado teenager combined two of his seemingly disparate hobbies, pogo sticks and Rubik's cubes, to make his way into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Pentagon to remove 12,000 U.S. troops from Germany
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday the Pentagon will withdraw almost 12,000 troops from Germany, a move that has been condemned by Republicans.
Scientists prove bird ovary tissue can be preserved in fossils
A research team led by Dr. Alida Bailleul from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has put one controversy to rest: whether...
Algorithm finds hidden connections between paintings at the Met
Art is often heralded as the greatest journey into the past, solidifying a moment in time and space; the beautiful vehicle that lets us momentarily escape the present. With the boundless treasure trove...
Moose on the Mediterranean? Research sheds new light on where moose once roamed
An international team of researchers surveyed the fossil record to paint a more detailed picture of how ancient moose survived and ultimately thrived across the northern hemisphere.
Oklahoma, football coach Lincoln Riley agree to six-year extension
The University of Oklahoma and football coach Lincoln Riley have agreed to a six-year contract extension.
My talk with Jane Goodall: Vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children's advocacy
This month marks 60 years since Dame Jane Goodall first ventured into the wilds of Gombe, Tanzania, at the tender age of 26 to study the behavior of chimpanzees. She...
How refugees resolve disputes: Insights from a Ugandan settlement
Typically, refugee camps or settlements, whether in Greece, Jordan or Libya, are seen as lawless environments. They are characterized by a lack of structure, rules and norms.