Researchers discovered a new species of ancient fish, Laccognathus embryi, in the Canadian Arctic where the climate was subtropical 400 million years ago in the Devonian period. The remains of Laccognathus consist of only the creature’s fossilized skull, which was … Continue reading →

A series of reports published this monthin Science regarding a new member of the human lineage, Australopithecus sediba reveals new evidence about the evolution of the human brain. Researchers produced these results using a high-resolution, powerful xray called a synchrotron … Continue reading →

Sometimes graphic devices can get in the way of communicating an idea. This visualization, credited to Gabrielle DeMarco of the Social Cognitive Networks Academic Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (SCNARC), is a good example of that. In this case, … Continue reading →