Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread ...

Learn more about the hidden molecules uncovered in animal fossils from an ancient human site, and the new view they give us ...

One of the biggest quests in biology is understanding how every cell in an animal's body carries an identical genome yet ...

Ever wonder how saber-toothed cats and other extinct creatures behaved? Well, a team of scientists unearthed ancient footprints that offer insight into how various prehistoric animals lived as far ...

Sheep may have played a major role in a prehistoric plague outbreak. By Laura Baisas Published Aug 11, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed ancient magnetic fossils that suggest the existence of a long-lost creature capable of navigating using Earth’s magnetic field. This revelation ...

Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? A new study from the University of Lausanne, published in Nature Communications, reveals that part of the answer lies ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Archaeologists excavating sites on Russia's Taman Peninsula have uncovered remarkable evidence of ancient innovation—carefully crafted bone skates made from horse bones that enabled ancient peoples to ...

Wilmington College Professor Carly Maris brought her history class to life recently when officials with the Ohio School of Falconry introduced several birds of prey to students learning about Animals ...