Archeology
Detecting huge crocodiles, swallowing people
Researcher Christopher Brochu of the University of Iowa has discovered that a huge new crocodile species can swallow people who once lived in East Africa. According to t…
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Detecting fossils of human bones living on trees
American scientists have discovered fossil bones fossil of prehistoric Australopithecus afarensis living 3.9-1.9 million years ago. This person may be the direct ancesto…
Archeology
Mysterious deciphering more than 300 years in elephants
A mysterious bone over the past three centuries in the elephant's foot has now been identified as the sixth toe of this large animal.
Archeology
When did people come from the tree to the ground?
From the fossil foot bones found, scientists have determined the time when our ancestors left the tree to step down to the ground with a vertical gait, which was about 3…
Archeology
Archaeological evidence of human activity under Lake Huron
More than 100 feet deep beneath Lake Huron is a wide strip of rock that 9000 years ago was a land bridge, this is the first archaeological evidence of human activity und…
Archeology
Piranha fossil is 3 feet long
If you think piranha is a scary fish, you should be glad that Megapiranha no longer exists.
Archeology
Discover the oldest dinosaur protein
A recent study has found that fossil feet of platypus dinosaurs living 80 million years ago have the oldest proteins stored in soft tissues.
Archeology
Hobbit isn't good at running?
The ancient hobbits' feet contain clues that the tiny fossil being discovered on the island of Flores, Indonesia has a very different way of walking than modern humans,…
Archeology
Human footprints are 1.5 million years old
Prehistoric feet are exactly like us, and scientists have found 1.5 million-year-old footprints, some because their feet can wear shoes of the size 9 left.
Archeology
Ancient white sharks grow more slowly
The most complete fossil of an ancient great white shark was discovered in the dry desert of Peru, including parts of the spine and mouth with 222 teeth.
Archeology
Detecting fossil geckos in the oldest amber
Researchers at Oregon State University and London's Museum of Natural History have published the discovery of the oldest fossil of a gecko.
Archeology
Retrieved the 2,500-year-old Greek ship at the Sicilian coast
According to archaeologists, an ancient Greek ship was picked up on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy. This is the largest ship and retains the best condition ever.
Archeology
The first shoes are probably 40,000 years old
Recent anthropological research has revealed that humans began wearing shoes about 40,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.
Archeology
For prehistoric people, 2 legs are better than 4
Straightening costs less energy than style
Archeology
Ancient birds fly with 4 wings
The oldest bird known to humans has feathers on their feet, allowing it to use these legs as an extra pair of wings,