Research / Discoveries
Research / Discoveries
Fossil Jawbone Hints at Polar Bear Past
Scientists have uncovered a fossilized jawbone from the sediments of an island in the Svalbard archipelago, a set of islands in the Arctic Ocean that lie approximately half-way between Norway and the North Pole.
Scientists have uncovered a fossilized jawbone from the sediments of an island in the Svalbard archipelago, a set of islands in the Arctic Ocean that lie approximately half-way between Norway and the North Pole.
Are Humans 'Marathon Runners by Nature'?
Recent research reveals the possiblity that our early human ancestors possessed special skills as long distance runners. The theory, recently proposed by Dennis Bramble of the University of Utah and Daniel Lieberman of Harvard University, suggests that early humans, though poor sprinters, were skilled long-distance runners.
Recent research reveals the possiblity that our early human ancestors possessed special skills as long distance runners. The theory, recently proposed by Dennis Bramble of the University of Utah and Daniel Lieberman of Harvard University, suggests that early humans, though poor sprinters, were skilled long-distance runners.
Ancient Ape Fossil Unearthed in Spain
A 13-million-year-old fossilized ape unearthed in the Spanish village of Els Hostalets de Pierola is thought to be a common ancestor to humans and great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans).
A 13-million-year-old fossilized ape unearthed in the Spanish village of Els Hostalets de Pierola is thought to be a common ancestor to humans and great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans).
Plummeting Gorilla Population Draws Conservation Funding
Populations of eastern lowland gorillas have suffered tremendously over the past decade. Their numbers have fallen sharply, from 17,000 gorillas in 1994 to only 5,000 in 2004.
Populations of eastern lowland gorillas have suffered tremendously over the past decade. Their numbers have fallen sharply, from 17,000 gorillas in 1994 to only 5,000 in 2004.
Remarkable Fossil Discovery in Africa
An international archeological research team has discovered the fossilized remains of a six- to seven-million-year-old skull in the Sahel desert in the central African country of Chad. The significance of the Sahel skull rivals that of Australopithecus, discovered in the 1920's, and is described as the paramount archeological find of our time.
An international archeological research team has discovered the fossilized remains of a six- to seven-million-year-old skull in the Sahel desert in the central African country of Chad. The significance of the Sahel skull rivals that of Australopithecus, discovered in the 1920's, and is described as the paramount archeological find of our time.
New Primate Discovered in Tanzania
A new species of primate, the highland mangabey (Lophocebus kipunji), has been discovered by two separate teams of researchers in Tanzania. The highland mangabey is a medium-sized primate with a long tail, well suited for its arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyle.
A new species of primate, the highland mangabey (Lophocebus kipunji), has been discovered by two separate teams of researchers in Tanzania. The highland mangabey is a medium-sized primate with a long tail, well suited for its arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyle.
Searching for Wild Giant Pandas
Vanessa Hull, a graduate student at Michigan State University (MSU), is hoping to track down some giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). She is part of a team of scientists from MSU who have spent years gathering data about these elusive and endangered bears.
Vanessa Hull, a graduate student at Michigan State University (MSU), is hoping to track down some giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). She is part of a team of scientists from MSU who have spent years gathering data about these elusive and endangered bears.