Neanderthals created oldest known cave art
Feb 23, 2018A new study has found that Neanderthals, not humans, created the world's oldest known cave paintings.
Land plants arrived much earlier than thought
Feb 20, 2018It is believed that plants first arose on land 100 million years earlier than previous studies had suggested.
Early human hunting linked to drawing ability
Feb 11, 2018The way our ancestors hunted prey may have given them a significant advantage over the Neanderthals.
Were dinosaurs a victim of their own success?
Feb 7, 2018The dinosaurs' total domination of our planet may have played a major role in their eventual demise.
Spider with a tail found preserved in amber
Feb 5, 2018Scientists have identified a species of long-tailed proto-spider dating back over 100 million years.
Dinosaur tracks found outside NASA Goddard
VIDEO Feb 1, 2018100 million-year-old dinosaur and mammal tracks have been found at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Oldest human fossil outside Africa discovered
VIDEO Jan 26, 2018A prehistoric jawbone unearthed in Israel's Misliya Cave is believed to date back up to 200,000 years.
Oolitic limestone is full of tiny fossils
Jan 21, 2018Many of today's major buildings were constructed using a material that is filled with tiny prehistoric fossils.
Ancient butterflies existed before flowers
Jan 14, 2018A fascinating discovery has called in to question everything we know about the evolution of butterflies.
Giant extinct bat unearthed in New Zealand
Jan 11, 2018The giant burrowing bat not only flew, but also scurried around on the forest floor looking for food.
Haul of dinosaur eggs unearthed in China
Jan 2, 2018The incredibly well-preserved fossil eggs were found by accident during excavations on Christmas Day.
Plesiosaur fossil discovered in Antarctica
VIDEO Dec 23, 2017Dating back 150 million years, this prehistoric reptile is the oldest creature ever found in the region.
Scientists find 3.5 billion-year-old fossils
Dec 19, 2017Discovered in Western Australia, the fossil microbes are the oldest evidence of life ever identified.
Blood-filled parasites found trapped in amber
Dec 13, 2017Palaeontologists have discovered prehistoric parasites that once fed on the blood of dinosaurs.
Man-sized penguin fossil found in New Zealand
Dec 12, 2017The remains of an enormous prehistoric penguin have been found on a beach to the south of Christchurch.
'Little Foot' human ancestor goes on display
Dec 8, 2017For the first time ever, South Africa's oldest known hominid skeleton has been unveiled to the public.
Wormlike creature is 'strange beyond measure'
Dec 3, 2017Scientists in China have discovered one of the most peculiar prehistoric organisms ever found.
Record haul of 215 pterosaur eggs discovered
VIDEO Dec 1, 2017The incredible find has been teaching palaeontologists much about the lives of these ancient flying reptiles.
Entire family of mammoths goes on sale
Nov 21, 2017The skeletons, which include a one-year-old baby, were discovered by builders in Siberia 15 years ago.
Prehistoric forest fossils predate dinosaurs
Nov 13, 2017Scientists exploring Antarctica have found fossils from a forest dating back over 260 million years.
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