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Denisovans: Why a mysterious group of ancient humans doesn’t have a species name

Illustration of an ancient Denisovan manJOHN BAVARO FINE ART/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY This is an extract from Our Human

Squashing the spotted lanternfly problem may require enlisting other species

One potential solution is a tiny wasp called the samurai wasp (Trissolcus japonicus), a natural enemy of the

These plants build ant condos that keep warring species apart 

Ants may bite into plant structures to break into adjacent chambers. The plants, which grow in Madagascar, Fiji,

A new species of ‘penis worm’ was discovered in the Grand Canyon

The team’s efforts paid off when they discovered a wealth of these tiny fossils in the greenish shales

100-Million-Year-Old Rock Reveals 40 Never-Before-Seen Squid Species : ScienceAlert

The prehistoric oceans during the time of the dinosaurs were a bustling hub of activity, particularly when it

Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae: Small and speedy dinosaur recognised as a new species

Illustration of Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, a newly recognised dinosaur speciesBob Nicholls Art A New Species of Dinosaur Unveiled at

Cryopreserved sea star larvae could enable vital species to recover

Giant pink sea star larvae resumed their development after being frozen at -200°CPatrick Webster Scientists have achieved a

1930s ‘Dragon Man’ Finally Gives Elusive Ancient Human Species a Face : ScienceAlert

New Study Reveals Dragon Man Skull Belongs to Denisovans, Not Homo longi A groundbreaking discovery has shaken up

This moth species may use the Milky Way as its guiding star

Bogong moths, one of the most fascinating creatures in Australia, embark on an incredible journey each year. These

New Tyrannosaur Species Could Be a Missing Link to The Giants : ScienceAlert

New 'Dragon Prince' Tyrannosaur Species Revealed as Missing Link to Giant Predators Long before the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex

Well-preserved dinosaur skull belongs to new sauropod species

Sauropods, the colossal dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth, have always fascinated paleontologists. While fossils of these giants

Males weren’t always bigger than females in this hominid species

robustus will help us better understand the evolutionary relationships within this group of hominids,” says Madupe. “These molecular