An international team of scientists has discovered fossils of the ancient primate Masripithecus moghraensis in Egypt, a species closely related to the ancestors of modern apes. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the geography of their evolution, highlighting the significant role of North Africa.
The discovery of a femur belonging to an ancient female hominin in Bulgaria could reshape our understanding of human origins, suggesting a possible European origin for the first upright-walking beings. Analysis of the find revealed features indicative of bipedal movement, making Graecopithecus one of the earliest known bipeds.
A new study reveals that oxygen levels in the oceans depend not only on temperature but also on regional factors such as monsoons and ocean currents. Research into ancient seas helps scientists understand how oceans can restore oxygen even as warming continues, though the consequences for marine life remain unclear.