Antarctica is known for its extreme conditions and unique ecosystem. Studies have shown that animals in cold oceanic regions tend to grow larger than their counterparts in other parts of the world, a phenomenon known as polar gigantism.
The Immortal Jellyfish is found in oceans all over the world and is a fascinating example of the many mysteries that still exist beneath the waves.
To truly understand the difference between polar and Palaeozoic gigantism, we need to delve into their respective origins.
A skull unearthed in East China might indicate that there is another branch to the human family tree, scientists have revealed.
The remains of a Neanderthal child, known as La Ferrassie 8, were discovered in southwestern France; the well-preserved bones were found in their anatomical position, suggesting a deliberate burial.
The fossil comes from a strata that dates back 310 to 315 million years and marks the first Palaeozoic spider ever found in Germany.
The blue whale may no longer be the heaviest animal to ever inhabit Earth; there is now another contender.
Meet Denny, the first known human hybrid, a 13-year-old girl born to a Neanderthal mother and a Denisovan father.
In pre-colonial South America, sambaqui builders ruled the coast for thousands of years. Their fate remained mysterious – until an ancient skull unlocked the new DNA evidence.
Language trees with sampled ancestors support a hybrid model for the origin of Indo-European languages.
