Palaeontology

Protein analysis of 23 fossil teeth shows every Homo naledi individual recovered from the Rising Star cave system was biologically female, researchers reported.

June 18, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Newly examined fossils indicate that the earliest four-limbed vertebrates developed directly into adults without a larval phase featuring external gills.

A detailed analysis of growth rings in bones from 17 Tyrannosaurus rex specimens shows the dinosaur took 35-40 years to mature to eight tons, far slower than prior estimates of around 20-25 years. Published in PeerJ, the research also bolsters debate over whether smaller fossils represent separate species like Nanotyrannus. The findings reshape understanding of tyrannosaur life history and ecology.

December 25, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Palaeontologists announced several striking dinosaur finds this year, spanning from heavily armoured herbivores to fierce predators. These discoveries, reported across various global sites, offer fresh insights into prehistoric life. Highlights include a dome-headed species from Mongolia and an early bird-like fossil from China.