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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 Identifies Creativity Genes that Make Humans Unique Researchers have identified 267 genes unique to modern humans that regulate self-awareness, creativity, and longevity. April 21, 2021 Revisiting a Renowned Skull From Early Human Homo Erectus Examine the groundbreaking discovery of an early human skull that sheds light on our ancient ancestors. April 13, 2021 Whales and Hippos Evolved Water-Ready Skin Independently Whales and hippos share a common ancestor and have developed specialized skin adaptations for aquatic environments. April 1, 2021 Sizzling Planet Might Orbit Star Vega The bright star Vega, located 25 light years from Earth, may have its first-known planet. March 24, 2021 First Biofluorescent Fish Found in the Arctic Learn about the discovery of biofluorescent fish in Arctic waters and how their glow aids survival in extreme environments. March 18, 2021 Hungry Green Algae Will Eat Live Bacteria, New Study Shows Green algae engage in phagocytosis, consuming bacteria, offering insight into early evolutionary processes. March 2, 2021 Ancient Octopuses Hunted by Piercing Shells Much Earlier Than Thought Octopuses drill into shells to capture prey, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability in marine environments. February 22, 2021 Museum Partners with MIT to Introduce Students to AI in Scientific Research AMNH and MIT collaborate to integrate AI into scientific research, advancing data analysis and discovery in innovative ways. January 28, 2021 Scientists Find New Bat in West African Sky Islands Learn about groundbreaking research on bats in West Africa, highlighting their ecological roles and biodiversity. January 13, 2021 Researchers Find a New Hidden Gene in COVID-19 Virus Hard-to-spot overlapping genes can advance efforts to find new ways of controlling the SARS-CoV-2 virus. November 10, 2020 New Fossil of Extinct Human Relative Suggests Climate Change Led to Rapid Evolution Fossil evidence reveals how extinct human species adapted quickly to their environments. November 9, 2020 “Sea Pickles” May Glow Because of Newly Discovered Gene Explore how the sea pickle’s glow gene reveals insights into bioluminescence and its applications in science. October 20, 2020
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