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Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

July 7, 2026

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

New evidence from South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave suggests early human ancestors were using fire as far back as 1.79 million years ago, researchers say.

Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

June 28, 2026

Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

An 11-year-old boy discovered an ancient elephant tooth from a species that lived 1.8 million years ago on a beach in Suffolk, England, reports say.

Kansas boy discovers 15-foot marine reptile fossil from 85 million years ago during geology field trip

June 10, 2026

Kansas boy discovers 15-foot marine reptile fossil from 85 million years ago during geology field trip

A Kansas boy discovered a 15-foot-long tylosaurus fossil dating back 85 million years during a geology club field trip at a local quarry last year.

'Gigantic' ancient octopus used jaws to crush prey and hunted alongside the dinosaurs 100M years ago: study

April 24, 2026

'Gigantic' ancient octopus used jaws to crush prey and hunted alongside the dinosaurs 100M years ago: study

Octopuses' earliest relatives may have been gigantic predators hunting during the age of dinosaurs, according to new Hokkaido University research.

Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior

April 15, 2026

Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior

Scientists say Neanderthals processed pond turtle shells into tools like ladles and scoops, based on cut marks found on 125,000-year-old fragments.

Ancient ocean mystery deepens as long-misidentified fossil is finally revealed by researchers

April 13, 2026

Ancient ocean mystery deepens as long-misidentified fossil is finally revealed by researchers

The world's oldest octopus fossil is no longer an octopus. A new study by researchers says the 300-million-year-old creature was actually a relative of a nautilus.

Mysterious 'dragon man' skull found in the 1930s finally identified

June 20, 2025

Mysterious 'dragon man' skull found in the 1930s finally identified

Researchers identify 146,000-year-old 'dragon man' skull as a Denisovan using dental calculus after DNA extraction attempts failed, revealing insights about this human species.

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

May 19, 2025

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.

Scientists uncover new secrets of rare feathered fossil showing early bird evolution

May 14, 2025

Scientists uncover new secrets of rare feathered fossil showing early bird evolution

A Chicago fossil of Archaeopteryx uncovers unknown features, supporting theories of bird evolution from dinosaurs and highlighting its unique flight adaptations.

Travelers can hunt for million-year-old fossils and more valuable treasures in these spots

March 17, 2025

Travelers can hunt for million-year-old fossils and more valuable treasures in these spots

Travelers can dig up 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils in New Jersey or mine for diamonds at an Arizona state park. See more U.S. locations where you can hunt for treasures.