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While dinosaurs roamed, a giant insect evolved wings for aerodynamic flight to defend itself against ancient birds, a new study found.

The destructive power of asteroids is undeniable — just ask the dinosaurs. New research suggests a huge space rock that struck Earth over 3 billion years ago may have benefitted early life.

When a meteorite quadruple the size of Mount Everest slammed into ancient Earth, some microbial life thrived, a new study found.

Researchers say origin of flight may not be simple binary of ‘can or cannot’ but a spectrum of aerial movements

Firefly from nearly 100 million years ago represents transitional stage in evolution of its species

As the world grapples with plummeting levels of biodiversity, Colombia is hosting two weeks of meetings for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference

Fossil found in Kashmir valley quarter century ago could represent missing link in elephant evolution, researchers say

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‘Being the first human to touch something from 237 million years ago is extraordinary’

Analysis of fossils from Laos cave suggests Homo sapiens dispersed in region earlier than previously thought

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