Exciting Possibilities: New Species of Microalgae Discovered
The discovery of ultrasmall microalgae in a home aquarium could have multiple useful applications. Researchers from the University of Tokyo have uncovered a new species…
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One of the Oldest Ever Found: New Ancient “Marine Crocodile” Discovered
New research has uncovered a new thalattosuchian – an ancient ‘sister’ of modern-day crocodiles’ ancestors. The recent discovery of Turnersuchus hingleyae is a result of…
New Species Discovered: The Largest Penguin That Ever Lived
Fossil bones from two newly-described penguin species, one of them thought to be the largest penguin to ever live – weighing more than 340 pounds,…
New Tropical Kelp Forest Discovered in the Galapagos Islands
The Charles Darwin Foundation-led research holds importance due to the discovery of a new species of this type of alga, previously mostly found in colder…
New Species: First Primate Relatives Discovered in the High Arctic of Ancient Canada
Fossilized mammals reveal patterns of Arctic migration in warming climates. In the warm climate of ancient Canada, early primate relatives adapted to life in the…
Highly Threatened New Species of Owl Discovered in the Rainforests of Príncipe Island, Central Africa
A new species of owl has just been described from Príncipe Island, an island lying off the west coast of Central Africa that is part…
Bizarre New Bee Species Discovered With Dog-Like Snout
A new native bee species with a dog-like “snout” has been discovered in the Perth bushland of Western Australia. It was identified through Curtin University-led…
Striking New Species of Snake Discovered in Paraguay – Previously Unknown to Science
A magnificent non-venomous snake, previously unknown to science, was discovered in Paraguay and described by researchers from the Paraguayan NGO Para La Tierra in collaboration…
5,500 New RNA Virus Species Discovered in the Ocean – Tracing the Origins of Viruses and the Origins of Life
Ocean Water Samples Yield Treasure Trove of RNA Virus Data Ocean water samples collected around the world have yielded a treasure trove of new data…
New Species of Armored Dinosaur Unearthed in China
A new species of armored dinosaur has been described from China. It is the earliest fossil remains from this group to be found in Asia,…
New Species of Extinct Vampire-Squid-Like Vampyropod Had 10 Functional Arms
Description of exceptionally preserved fossil pushes back age of Vampyropoda by nearly 82 million years. New research led by scientists at the American Museum of…
New Sabre-Tooth Predator Discovered That Precedes Cats by Millions of Years
Paleontologists describe sabre-toothed mammal new to science, offering view into evolution of meat-eaters. The fossil, housed in The Nat’s paleontology collection, offers a window into…
Microscopic Ocean Predator May Be a Secret Weapon in the Battle Against Climate Change
Microscopic Ocean Predator With a Taste for Carbon Capture A single-celled marine microbe capable of photosynthesis and hunting and eating prey may be a secret…
Stunning New Species of Fish Discovered: The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse
Stunning new-to-science fairy wrasse is first-ever fish described by a Maldivian scientist. Named after the country’s national flower, the species is added to the tree…
Hail to the Squid – New Species of Extinct Vampire-Squid-Like Cephalopod With 10 Arms Named After Biden
Hail to the squid — A vampyropod fit for a president Researchers at Yale and the American Museum of Natural History have identified the earliest…
Fearsome New Species of Stegosaur May Be the Oldest Ever Discovered in the World
Bashanosaurus primitivus roamed the earth around 168 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period, suggesting that stegosaurs may have originated in Asia. Relatively small,…
Tyrannosaurus Skeletal Remains Reveal T. rex May Have Been 3 Distinct Species
A new analysis of Tyrannosaurus skeletal remains reveals physical differences in the femur, other bones, and dental structures across specimens that could suggest Tyrannosaurus rex specimens need to…
Armless, but Not Harmless: Bizarre New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Argentina
A new dinosaur which formed part of an array of “unusual” creatures has been discovered in Argentina. The new species, Guemesia ochoai, could be the…
