Bacteria are the most diverse organisms on Earth, with a number of species that’s difficult to quantify. They’re also incredibly old. Bacteria consist of a single cell. They do not have bones and are ...
Some feathered dinosaurs like Anchiornis huxleyi may have lost the ability to fly, revealing that the evolution of flight was ...
Earth's earliest continents may have set the chemical stage for life by regulating boron levels in ancient oceans, a new ...
Explore the history of life on Earth, from 3.5-billion-year-old fossils to the vast diversity of species on our planet today.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. An international team of researchers investigated how Earth’s ...
A new SwRI-led paper highlights the scientific progress made in understanding the evolution of terrestrial planets, including the effects of late large impacts on pre-existing modes of tectonics. For ...
What would Earth be like if there were no Moon? Peter Allen RhodesNorth Bellmore, New York Without the Moon, Earth's geology, ...
Kangaroos thrive on tough grass using thick enamel instead of complex teeth, revealing an unexpected path in evolution.