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.

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.

Ancient humans evolved to be better teachers as technology advanced. ... They identified when each trait first appeared regularly in the archaeological record, suggesting it was common practice.

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.

An outlier among alligators. Since the mid-19th century, fossils of Deinosuchus have been found on both sides of the ancient seaway and belong to at least two species.

By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — A massive, extinct reptile that once snacked on dinosaurs had a broad snout like an alligator’s, but it owed its success to a trait that modern alligators lack ...