A newfound fossil site in China is teeming with bizarre, primitive species that have never before been found any place on Earth. The bounty of creatures includes a spiny, segmented animal known as a ...

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Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The explosion of life on Earth 520 million years ago was a result of a "cascade of events" rather than one underlying cause, researchers have said. A study by Paul Smith of Oxford University and David ...

The Gondwana supercontinent underwent a 60-degree rotation across Earth's surface during the Early Cambrian period, according to new evidence uncovered by a team of geologists. The study has ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ancient animals may have started their drive toward explosive diversity back when the Earth was a ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A newfound fossil site in China is teeming with bizarre, primitive species that have never before ...