Nature Ecology and Evolution: News
This dog-sized dinosaur lived around 150M years ago
A new species of dinosaur, dubbed Enigmacursor, has been identified by scientists. The name translates to "puzzling runner," and it lived around 150 million years ago.
Darwin's theory of evolution might not be correct after all
In a major challenge to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, Chinese scientists have revived a concept from the 19th century.
Weather forecasts in India will now become more accurate
India has launched the Bharat Forecast System (BFS), a state-of-the-art weather model with the highest resolution in the world.
Ship carrying calcium-carbide sinks off Kochi: Should we be worried?
A major environmental threat has emerged off the coast of Kerala as the Liberian-flagged container ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank today.
World's most powerful ocean simulation system goes live in China
In a major breakthrough in the world of supercomputing, Chinese researchers have developed the world's most advanced ocean simulation system with an unprecedented resolution of 1km.
Women hear better than men regardless of age, study says
A recent global study, led by Dr. Patricia Balaresque from Paul Sabatier University in France, has revealed that women have better hearing abilities than men.
Shocking! This European tribe ate human brains 18,000 years ago
A study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that European tribes, called the Magdalenians, practiced cranial cannibalism 18,000 years ago.
Scientists have discovered 4th form of water: What we know
Scientists have found a new form of water, called "plastic ice VII," that could possibly exist on other planets.
How 'woolly mice' may help bring mammoths back to life
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotechnology firm, has taken a giant leap in its mission to bring the wooly mammoth back to life.
Modi government's survey finds over 6,300 river dolphins in India
India's first population survey of riverine dolphins has found a whopping 6,327 dolphins across the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus river systems.
This is how Earth became colorful
Over billions of years, our planet has evolved from a world of muted tones to a kaleidoscope of color.
Medical breakthrough: Australian scientists create 1st kangaroo embryo using IVF
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists from Australia have created the world's first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
New Zealand's Taranaki Mounga volcano just became a legal 'person'
Move over, humans—New Zealand's iconic Taranaki Mounga just got the same legal rights as you!
This new research explores how life formed on Earth
A new study has revealed how hot springs may have contributed to the emergence of life on Earth.
Octopus' color-changing ability consumes energy equivalent to your 25-minute jog
Octopuses are famous for their incredible ability to change color in an instant, a skill they employ for both hunting and avoiding predators.
Overthinking? It's your primitive brain debating with advanced brain parts
A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has highlighted the human tendency to overthink social interactions.
California researchers announce new species of bioluminescent sea slug
Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) in California have announced a new species of sea slug.
Arctic ice melt could disrupt global ocean circulation: Study
A recent study warns that the intensifying climate change in polar regions, could severely disrupt global ocean circulation patterns.
Mice may use sound waves to sniff smells, study reveals
A new theory proposed by University at Buffalo psychologist Eduardo Mercado III and Harvard University neuroscience student Jessica Zhuo, suggests rodents may be using their ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) to manipulate matter around them.
Roundworms use smell to detect harmful bacteria, study reveals
In a new study, researchers at the University of California have found that roundworms can smell harmful bacteria.
Scientists find out geological scenario that may have kickstarted life
A groundbreaking study, published in eLife, has revealed a plausible geological scenario that could have facilitated the replication of nucleic acids, the fundamental genetic building blocks of life.
Sahara dust delivers vital minerals to marine life miles away
A recent study from the University of California, Riverside, has shown that dust from the Sahara desert is a big deal for marine life.
South Africa to 'bomb' invasive mice eating albatrosses alive
Conservationists in South Africa have revealed a plan to combat the escalating threat of mice on Marion Island, which is endangering the survival of albatrosses and other seabirds.
Activists push for the inclusion of humans in 'Nature' definition
A campaign has been initiated to convince dictionaries to broaden the definition of "nature" to encompass humans.
This artificial sweetener might be hurting aquatic microorganisms
A study led by marine biologist Tracey Schafer from the University of Florida suggests that sucralose, an artificial sweetener found in many zero-calorie foods and drinks, could be damaging to microorganisms at the base of aquatic food chains.
Did we really wipe out thousands of animal species?
A recent study reveals that human activities may have led to the extinction of hundreds of thousands of animal species since 1500.
This strange-looking sea creature with human-like hands is going extinct
The Red handfish, a peculiar angler fish with human-like hands, is one of the world's most endangered species.
Groundbreaking study reveals life on Earth began 4.2B years ago
A new study by a global team of researchers suggests that life on Earth may have originated around 4.2 billion years ago, shortly after the planet's formation.
Earth's core is spinning off-kilter: What it means for us
The Earth's inner core, a solid metal ball rotating independently of our planet, has been a subject of fascination since its discovery in 1936.
Comet impact may have triggered global firestorm 12,000 years ago
A recent study has revealed that a comet impact ignited the Earth approximately 12,000 years ago.
Physicists synthesize iron in the form found in Earth's core
Researchers at CEA DAM-DIF and Université Paris-Saclay have achieved a significant breakthrough by successfully synthesizing single-crystalline ε-Fe or epsilon iron, a form of iron believed to exist in Earth's core.
Dune-inspired 500-million-year-old sea worm discovered in the US
A new species of ancient sea worm, Shaihuludia shurikeni, has been discovered in a geologic formation crossing northern Utah and southern Idaho.