For years, a mysterious ancient "scissor-toothed" shark puzzled scientists with its odd-shaped jaw, causing many to wonder just how the "weird" creature's chompers worked. So, a group of researchers ...

Throughout history, there has been a treasure trove of innovative ideas that have stood the test of time; the wheel, paper and other ancient inventions, continue to influence our lives today. The ...

LONDON, May 16 (UPI) -- A British scientist who discovered an ancient extinct creature with 'scissor hand-like' claws says he named it in honor of his favorite movie star, Johnny Depp. The 505-million ...

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POCATELLO, Idaho — The Idaho Museum of Natural History in Pocatello has created a one-of-a-kind replica of an ancient shark. The skull of the ancient scissor-toothed shark known as Edestus is what ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A lobster-like beast that lived 500 million years ago has been named after Hollywood actor Johnny Depp because of its 'scissor hand' claws. The extinct creature called Kooteninchela deppi (pronounced ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) In math class, you probably learned how to compute the area of lots of different shapes by memorizing algebraic formulas. Remember“base x height” for rectangles and“1⁄2 base ...

China is well-known for mass produced products, but some traditional items are still lovingly handcrafted in the country's factories and workshops. In the dying years of the Ming Dynasty, a craftsman ...