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Famous First Reptile Fossil Wasn’t a Reptile After All Study uncovers gills and fish-like teeth in 345-million-year-old fossil, upending long-held ideas on origins of reptiles. New Study Points to Bats Originating in Europe New bat genome and fossil study, the largest ever, finds bats likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before goi
Study Reveals Potential Water Worlds in Kepler-138 System Study suggests exoplanets Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d may be water-rich worlds, expanding our understanding of planetary composition. December 15, 2022 Researchers Produce First Taxonomy for Placozoan Phylum The first detailed taxonomy of the Placozoan phylum reveals new insights into the diversity of these simple organisms. December 9, 2022 Fish Full of Antifreeze Protein Found Off Greenland Discover the incredible antifreeze proteins in fish that enable them to survive and thrive in freezing polar waters. August 16, 2022 Study Finds T. rex Should Remain One Species Investigate whether T. rex represents a single species or a group, exploring the latest fossil evidence and debates. July 25, 2022 Ancient Fossils Suggest How Giraffes Evolved Long Necks Giraffe necks evolved not only for feeding on tall trees but also for male combat. June 3, 2022 Amazon's Small Rivers Spurred Bird Speciation New genome-based study shows that as small river systems change over time, they contribute to bird speciation. April 8, 2022 Museum and Colombia’s Humboldt Institute To Collaborate on Conservation The Museum's new agreement with the Humboldt Institute fosters collaboration in biodiversity research and conservation. April 1, 2022 After Dinosaurs, Mammals Put Brawn Over Brains Mammals experienced significant size increases following the extinction of dinosaurs, adapting to new ecological niches. March 31, 2022 Octopus Ancestors Had 10 Arms, New Study Shows The discovery of a 328-million-year-old vampyropod fossil suggests ancient octopus ancestors possessed ten arms with suckers. March 8, 2022 Bats Use Different Inner Ear Structures to Echolocate The inner ear of bats illustrates echolocation, offering insights into their remarkable navigation abilities. January 26, 2022 Scientists Identify New Feathered Velociraptor Relative A feathered dinosaur related to Velociraptor offers insights into the evolution of flight in dinosaurs. December 17, 2021 Gut Microbes Help Fill Gaps in Bats’ Diets Gut microbial communities in bats affect the flying mammals' health and behavior. December 16, 2021
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