Paleo in the News

Bringing back an ancient bird

Science Daily - Paleontology - Tue, 05/28/2024 - 16:43
Using ancient DNA extracted from the toe bone of a museum specimen, biologists have sequenced the genome of an extinct, flightless bird called the little bush moa, shedding light into an unknown corner of avian genetic history. The work is the first complete genetic map of the turkey-sized bird whose distant living cousins include the ostrich, emu, and kiwi.
Categories: Fossils

Bringing back an ancient bird

Science Daily - Fossils - Tue, 05/28/2024 - 16:43
Using ancient DNA extracted from the toe bone of a museum specimen, biologists have sequenced the genome of an extinct, flightless bird called the little bush moa, shedding light into an unknown corner of avian genetic history. The work is the first complete genetic map of the turkey-sized bird whose distant living cousins include the ostrich, emu, and kiwi.
Categories: Fossils

Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10-million years in the making

Science Daily - Paleontology - Tue, 05/28/2024 - 10:43
An exceptionally rare fossilized porcupine skeleton discovered in Florida has allowed researchers to trace the evolutionary history for one of North America's rarest mammals.
Categories: Fossils

Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10-million years in the making

Science Daily - Fossils - Tue, 05/28/2024 - 10:43
An exceptionally rare fossilized porcupine skeleton discovered in Florida has allowed researchers to trace the evolutionary history for one of North America's rarest mammals.
Categories: Fossils

Fossil trove reveals three new species of ancient egg-laying mammals

New Scientist - Sun, 05/26/2024 - 10:00
A set of Australian fossils offers a rare glimpse of the ancient relatives of platypuses and echidnas that lived alongside the dinosaurs 100 million years ago
Categories: Fossils

Hungry deer may have driven tiny plant evolution on Japanese island

New Scientist - Fri, 05/24/2024 - 09:00
On Yakushima island, sika deer might have forced flora to shrink as small as a tenth of the size of their mainland counterparts
Categories: Fossils

An amazing great bustard gets ready for a new nature exhibition

New Scientist - Fri, 05/24/2024 - 06:05
Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre, now on view at London’s Natural History Museum, showcases the extraordinary qualities of Earth’s “ultimate survivors”
Categories: Fossils

Don't forget birds and bats when renovating or building new homes

New Scientist - Fri, 05/24/2024 - 05:00
As newer homes are built or older homes are renovated, empty attic spaces are disappearing – this eliminates a vital refuge for birds and bats during a biodiversity crisis
Categories: Fossils

Ants learn faster on caffeine

New Scientist - Thu, 05/23/2024 - 11:00
A dose of caffeine helped ants locate a sweet reward 30 per cent faster, suggesting the drug boosts learning in the insects
Categories: Fossils

Huge nose of male proboscis monkeys is key to mating success

New Scientist - Thu, 05/23/2024 - 05:00
Male proboscis monkeys use their enormous noses to make loud trumpeting sounds, and the organ’s size advertises their health and status to prospective mates and rivals
Categories: Fossils

Ancient people hunted extinct elephants at Tagua Tagua Lake in Chile 12,000 years ago

Science Daily - Paleontology - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 21:52
Thousands of years ago, early hunter-gatherers returned regularly to Tagua Tagua Lake in Chile to hunt ancient elephants and take advantage of other local resources, according to a new study.
Categories: Fossils

Ancient people hunted extinct elephants at Tagua Tagua Lake in Chile 12,000 years ago

Science Daily - Fossils - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 21:52
Thousands of years ago, early hunter-gatherers returned regularly to Tagua Tagua Lake in Chile to hunt ancient elephants and take advantage of other local resources, according to a new study.
Categories: Fossils

3,500-year-old Mycenaean armor was suitable for extended battle

Science Daily - Fossils - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 21:51
A 3,500-year-old suit of Mycenaean armour may have been used in battle -- and not just for ceremonial purposes as previously thought -- new research reveals.
Categories: Fossils

How do you tell apart seemingly identical fanged frogs from Thailand?

New Scientist - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 13:00
Feedback is delighted to learn that there is a better approach to distinguishing different types of fanged frogs than just looking at them
Categories: Fossils

Fungus lost to science for 42 years found again in Chilean mountains

New Scientist - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:00
The big puma fungus hasn't been seen since it was discovered in 1982 in Chile’s Nahuelbuta mountains – now an expedition has finally rediscovered these tiny, elusive mushrooms
Categories: Fossils

Cattle used for cuddling therapy may prefer women over men

New Scientist - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 08:00
Cattle seem to be more willing to lick and accept food from women, and are more likely to act aggressively around men
Categories: Fossils

Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution

Science Daily - Paleontology - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:43
Scientists discover 'zoned development' in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers. A new dinosaur skin fossil has been found to be composed of silica -- the same as glass.
Categories: Fossils

Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution

Science Daily - Dinosaurs - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:43
Scientists discover 'zoned development' in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers. A new dinosaur skin fossil has been found to be composed of silica -- the same as glass.
Categories: Fossils

Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution

Science Daily - Fossils - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:43
Scientists discover 'zoned development' in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers. A new dinosaur skin fossil has been found to be composed of silica -- the same as glass.
Categories: Fossils

Quantum biology: New clues on how life might make use of weird physics

New Scientist - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:00
With tentative evidence for long-lasting quantum phenomena inside cells, researchers are beginning to rethink what we need to look for to find clinching evidence of quantum biology
Categories: Fossils

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