Ancient Arctic Climate in Subarctic Canada

A new study reveals that palm trees once grew in subarctic Canada, indicating a warm climate 48 million years ago. Fossils of warm-water species suggest the region was ice-free and had a subtropical climate. The research helps refine climate change models and challenges assumptions about when ice first formed in the Northern Hemisphere.

Discovery of Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus Dinosaur Species

Paleontologists in Brazil and Kyrgyzstan discover new dinosaur species, Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, and find 233 million-year-old fossils. The discovery closes gaps in knowledge of Jurassic theropods and provides insights into evolution and biogeography.

Hobbit-sized human species on Flores island

Scientists have discovered that the hobbit-sized human species on Flores island was even smaller than previously thought, with their ancestors standing at just 3'3ft. The original hobbit fossils date back to between 60,000 and 100,000 years ago, while the ancestors' remains date back to 700,000 years. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.