Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodile-like reptile that once roamed the lands and waters of Brazil. The fossils, found at a fossiliferous locality called “Linha Várzea 2” in southern Brazil, have now been named Parvosuchus aurelioi, an ancient new species of small predatory reptile dating back to approximately 237 million years ago, … Read more
Geologists digging into the massive West Antarctic ice sheet have uncovered the remains of an ancient river system that once flowed for nearly a thousand miles. The discovery provides a glimpse into Earth’s history and hints at how extreme climate change could alter the planet, according to their findings, published June 5 in the journal … Read more
Early humans appear to have experienced a sudden and rapid advance in technology around 600,000 years ago, according to new findings from a team of anthropologists exploring the use of ancient stone tools. The researchers behind the findings say this likely represents a pivotal point in ancient human development, where the transfer of ancient knowledge … Read more