Trilobite fossils from upstate New York reveal 'extra' set of legs
A new study finds that a trilobite species with exceptionally well-preserved fossils from upstate New York has an additional ...
The Great Dying once wiped out 90% of life on Earth. A new theory may explain why
Mega El Niños could have intensified the world’s most devastating mass extinction, which ended the Permian Period 252 million ...
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New Research Suggests Ancient Earth Had Rings
The Earth: a ringed planet, much like Saturn, surrounded by a hula hoop of asteroids. The summit of Mount Everest: a tropical ...
These Monkeys Call One Another by Name
Marmosets are the first nonhuman primates known to use name-like labels for individuals, a new study suggests.
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Giant Sea Scorpions Used to Roam Our Seas
Roughly 400 million years ago, scorpions the size of small alligators roamed our oceans. With their powerful claws and thick ...
Why This Tiny Lizard Dives With a Natural Scuba Tank
Almost every animal in the rainforest enjoys snacking on water anoles, but slippery skin and an ability to carry an air bubble underwater help them survive.
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A Tour of Latin American Kid Lit in 15 Translations
This WorldKidLit Month, join us for a survey of some of the most innovative and compelling Latin American children's books in ...
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Earth’s Evolution in 10 Minutes
We’ve still got a long way to go. With all this new oxygen ... The most famous of all were the alien-looking trilobites. Around 440 million years ago, the climate suddenly shifted, and the temperature ...