New research confirms that modern birds retain many ancient instincts inherited from their dinosaur ancestors. From complex ...

New research suggests that modern conditions may trace back to Neanderthal skull traits we share with our extinct cousins.

Ancient creature mixed human, apelike traits. Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press. ... called Homo, is thought to have arisen from a group of ancient species called australopithecines.

New research uncovers reversal of evolution in island plants. On the younger, volcanic islands of the Galápagos, wild tomato ...

One of the largest crocodilians that ever lived preyed on dinosaurs. New research has found the fearsome Deinosuchus had a key trait that modern alligators lack.

NEW YORK – Scientists have gained new insights into an extinct South African creature with an intriguing mix of human and apelike traits, and apparently an unusual way of walking. But they still ...