Climate changed the size of our bodies and, to some extent, our brains An interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by the Universities of Cambridge and Tübingen, has gathered measurements of body and brain size for over 300 fossils from the genus Homo found across the globe. By combining this data with a reconstruction of the … Continue reading Climate changed the size of our bodies and, to some extent, our brains →

New Species of Prehistoric Flower Discovered Preserved in Amber The discovery of a new species of ancient flower beautifully preserved in amber indicates that ancestors of today’s daisies, mints, and tomatoes flourished in Caribbean jungles up to 45 million years ago. The two flower fossils, found in the Dominican Republic, will help scientists understand how … Continue reading New Species of Prehistoric Flower Discovered Preserved in Amber →

All Humans May Be Descended From a Pair That Lived 200,000 Years Ago Imply Experts According to a recent review, all modern humans may have descended from a single couple that lived 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. Scientists surveyed the genetic ‘bar codes’ of five million animals – including humans – from 100,000 different species … Continue reading All Humans May Be Descended From a Pair That Lived 200,000 Years Ago Imply Experts →

Earth has Another Continent Called Zealandia – Only 6% of it is Above Water About 3,500 feet under the south Pacific waves sits a lost eighth continent. In 2017, scientists reported that the underwater landmass known as Zealandia was a different continent. However, they hadn’t been able to trace it in its entirety before now. … Continue reading Earth has Another Continent Called Zealandia – Only 6% of it is Above Water →

Scientists Find 500-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Brain The discovery of new evidence supports the previous speculation on 520 million-year-old human-old brain systems, provoking thoughts about the nature of brains, life, and intelligence in the cosmos. Soft, squishy, and delicate; brain and nervous system tissues maybe some of the worst candidates for preservation in the fossil record. In past … Continue reading Scientists Find 500-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Brain →

99-million-year-old ticks sucked the blood of dinosaurs Researchers have uncovered some amazing pieces of the past preserved in ancient amber, from a new order of insects to whole baby birds. Now, another mind-blowing amber discovery surfaced, featuring a 99-million-year-old dinosaur feather along with several ticks, the oldest discovered so far. One tick still clings to … Continue reading 99-million-year-old ticks sucked the blood of dinosaurs →

Pre-Adamites? Did Ancient Civilizations Develop On Earth Before Written History? The timeline of human existence has captured the attention of philosophers, scientists, and ordinary, curious people throughout the ages. Of course, there is the famous tale of Adam and Eve, but were they truly the first humans to walk the Earth? There is a growing … Continue reading Pre-Adamites? Did Ancient Civilizations Develop On Earth Before Written History? →

The Ancestral Myth of the Hollow Earth and Underground Civilizations The endless tales, myths, and legends are told of the hidden settlements and subterranean societies that are dispersed across the vast network of interconnected tunnels across the planet. These underground portals are surrounded by numerous rumours. All we have to do is recall the mysterious tales … Continue reading The Ancestral Myth of the Hollow Earth and Underground Civilizations →

Here is the list of top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2020 Archaeology is the closest thing we have to a time machine. Instead of using flux capacitors, however, archaeologists rely on technology like ground-penetrating radar, scanning electron microscopes, DNA sequencing, and of course, the good-old-fashioned shovel. Equipped with the right tools and techniques, the work … Continue reading Here is the list of top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2020 →