‘One-of-a-kind’ skull fossil from Brazil reveals bird brain evolution
(Reuters) – The brains of today’s birds facilitate a level of cognitive prowess and behavioral complexity rivaled only by mammals. But how the avian brain evolved over many millions of years from an ancestral dinosaurian form has long puzzled scientists. That has now changed thanks to a spectacular fossil discovery in Brazil. Researchers unearthed
Earth to welcome ‘mini-moon’ as asteroid approaches
Earth is set to gain a temporary “mini-moon” in just a few days, as asteroid 2024 PT5, roughly the size of two SUVs, makes a close approach to our planet. This Near-Earth object (NEO) will enter a horseshoe orbit around Earth on September 29 before departing on November 25. Asteroid
