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Submission guidelines for a publication that explores all things Paleontology and Evolution
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Apr 19, 2024
We Got Boosting Superpowers
We Got Boosting Superpowers
And we’re ready to take on our responsibilities
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Jun 13, 2024
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Balhuticaris, or How I Faced Rejection Thanks With a Fossil Meme
Balhuticaris, or How I Faced Rejection Thanks With a Fossil Meme
Balhuticaris voltae, a Cambrian arthropod that faced rejection but became a viral sensation thanks to a fossil meme
Alejandro Izquierdo López, PhD
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Articles About Space Need Better Titles
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Where Did All the Oxygen Come From?
Where Did All the Oxygen Come From?
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Did Ancient Volcanoes Help Kickstart Life in Earth’s Oceans?
Did Ancient Volcanoes Help Kickstart Life in Earth’s Oceans?
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Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Feb 26
The 3,000-Year Coral Reef Shutdown That Left Scientists Puzzled
The 3,000-Year Coral Reef Shutdown That Left Scientists Puzzled
When Coral Reefs Took a Break and Why It Matters Today
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Feb 17
Study Reveals 76 Million Year Old Tooth Mark on Young Pterosaur Fossil
Study Reveals 76 Million Year Old Tooth Mark on Young Pterosaur Fossil
Discovery of tooth marks on juvenile pterosaur vertebra provides insights into Late Cretaceous food webs
Sandee Oster
Feb 17
The DNA Behind Your Ability to Argue on the Internet
The DNA Behind Your Ability to Argue on the Internet
FOXP2: The Source of All Voices
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The Secret Chemistry of Creation
The Secret Chemistry of Creation
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A.S. Reisfield
Feb 14
The Extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger — And its possible Resurrection!
The Extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger — And its possible Resurrection!
How did it disappear? Were the primary culprits us once again, or maybe a competitor? And can recent scientific breakthroughs actually…
Alan S.
Feb 10
Sexuality, O Wondrous Mother of Invention
Sexuality, O Wondrous Mother of Invention
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Selena Routley
Feb 5
How Tiny Algae Shaped the Evolution of Giant Clams
How Tiny Algae Shaped the Evolution of Giant Clams
The Genetic Secrets Behind Giant Clams and Their Tiny Algal Partners
Outreach Lab
Jan 31
The Mystery of Dinosaur Origins Takes a Tropical Twist
The Mystery of Dinosaur Origins Takes a Tropical Twist
New research suggests dinosaurs may have first evolved in the hot, arid tropics of Gondwana, reshaping our understanding of their origins
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Jan 28
Fossils in Paradise
Fossils in Paradise
Exploring Costa Rica’s Paleontological Wonders
Cecilia CO
Jan 17
The Miserable Heroes of Anesthesia
The Miserable Heroes of Anesthesia
How the field of anesthesia came into being and the drama that followed
TheUnknownDoktor🐙
Jan 10
Discovery of Ancient Marine Fossil Provides Insights into New Zealand’s Extinct Dolphin-Like…
Discovery of Ancient Marine Fossil Provides Insights into New Zealand’s Extinct Dolphin-Like…
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Sandee Oster
Jan 8
The Oldest Mammal Ancestor Ever Found Was Discovered in Mallorca
The Oldest Mammal Ancestor Ever Found Was Discovered in Mallorca
What Mallorca’s Gorgonopsian Tells Us About Mammalian Origins
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Jan 7
Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary…
Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary…
Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the US these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 million years…
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From the Ordovician to your plate — the evolution of the humble Shrimp 🦐
From the Ordovician to your plate — the evolution of the humble Shrimp 🦐
How one of the greatest evolutionary success stories, also ended up being amongst the most important to us Humans!
Alan S.
Jan 1
Were Neanderthals The First Fossil Collectors in History?
Were Neanderthals The First Fossil Collectors in History?
Uncovering the ancient origins of curiosity, creativity, and the timeless love of collecting
Panos Grigorakakis
Jan 1
Life Evolution on Earth— A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Viewpoint
Life Evolution on Earth— A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Viewpoint
In what sense was Douglas Adams right? What can we learn by thinking of the biosphere as a computer?
Selena Routley
Jan 1
Myths, Madness, and a Menacing Virus: A History of Rabies
Myths, Madness, and a Menacing Virus: A History of Rabies
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Michelle Short
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Why do many land Animals Have Four legs?
Why do many land Animals Have Four legs?
Shouldn’t they be a burden compared to having lesser appendages, or are they the ‘ideal’ as per evolutionary history?
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Presenting the Largest Birds (and Relatives) of All-Time!
Presenting the Largest Birds (and Relatives) of All-Time!
Take a look at the very largest Avialans throughout their evolutionary journey, along with vital stats & info 🐣
Alan S.
Dec 11, 2024
Early Humans Thrived in Changing Climates — But It Wasn’t Easy
Early Humans Thrived in Changing Climates — But It Wasn’t Easy
What past climate change reveals about human resilience
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Dec 9, 2024
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