Miocene

Dirt ants (genus Basiceros) are widely distributed yet rarely encountered members of Neotropical ecosystems.

Theobroma cacao is the most economically important species within the genus Theobroma. Despite its importance, the intraspecific relationships of this species has not been fully elucidated due to insufficient molecular information. To facilitate a better understanding of the intraspecific evolutionary relationships of T. cacao, Sequencing technology has been to decode the plastid genomes, with the objective of…

Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of extinct scorpion from the Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation of China.

Every so often you encounter someone who "ain't from around here."

The first mastodon bones found in New York in 11 years were in sterling condition.

A team of marine biologists led by a Florida International University researcher has described a new species of the shark genus Sphyrna from the Caribbean and the Southwest Atlantic.

San Pedro High School discovered a deposit of marine fossils on campus in 2022 and began collaborating with local paleontologists to uncover secrets from the Palos Verdes Peninsula's geological past.

Different kinds of bite marks link crocodile hunting style millions of years ago to contemporary methods.

Evergreen broad-leaved forests (EBLFs) are the most characteristic biomes in East Asia. They assume a fundamental role in the biodiversity function and ecosystem services of the East Asiatic floristic kingdom. Hence, understanding the historical dynamics of EBLFs and their underlying drivers is crucial for conserving their diversity in the region.

Pakudyptes hakataramea would have been similar in body size to the living little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), which is around 40-45 cm (15.7-17.7 inches) in length.

A kneecap and two teeth found in Germany have been identified as belonging to a new species of ape from 11.6 million years ago, thought to have weighed as little as 10 kilograms

The widespread hemiparasitic Lauraceae genus Cassytha currently contains 19 described species, one variety and four forms. This genus is controversial and has not been satisfactorily resolved. Cassytha filiformis is cosmopolitan in tropical and subtropical regions. It is currently the only species reported from China.

Peltocephalus maturin possibly reached about 1.8 m (5.9 feet) in carapace length and is among the largest freshwater turtles ever found.

Paleontologists have described a new species of the crab genus Pseudocarcinus from large-sized fossilized specimens found at Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand.

While NASA rovers on the surface of Mars look for hints of life, researchers back on Earth are studying 'echoes of life' from ancient basins – hoping that...

Scientists pieced together the history of a huge Pacific plateau and found a complicated story.

In southern Germany just north of the Danube, there lies a large circular depression between the hilly surroundings: the Nördlinger Ries. Almost 15 million years ago, an asteroid struck this spot. Today, the impact crater is one of the most useful analogs for asteroid craters on early Mars.

Chimps usually hunt for their meat, but a rare confrontation between a chimp and an eagle in Tanzania showcased their ability to scavenge.

These giant animals lived amoung prehistoric predators of the Outback. But when and why did the giant koala go extinct?

Researchers have detected a compound consistent with DNA in a partially preserved carapace of a Lepidochelys turtle from the Late Miocene Chagres Formation of Panama.