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• Ancient Egyptian Fossil Discovery Challenges East African Dominance in Scientific Search for Human Ape Origins

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Research

  A newly identified fossil ape species named Masripithecus, unearthed in northern Egypt, suggests that the ancestors of modern apes may have originated in North Africa. Dating back...

• Thirteen Million Year Old Fossils Reveal Howler Monkey Ancestors Developed Leaf Eating Diet

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Research

  Researchers led by Johns Hopkins Medicine analyzed 13 million year old jaw fossils from Colombia to pinpoint the origin of leaf eating in South American primates. The study of Stir...

• Geologists discover Brazil's first tektite field following massive asteroid impact six million years ago

  Published: Mar 2, 2026

  Section: World

  Scientists have identified a vast field of aerodynamic glass fragments in Brazil, marking one of the most significant ancient impact events in South America. These specimens, named...

• Geologists Identify Massive Six Million Year Old Tektite Field Spanning Three Brazilian States

  Published: Feb 28, 2026

  Section: Research

  A multinational research team led by the University of Campinas discovered a new field of impact-formed glass known as geraisites in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The debris field extends...