History of Science

For over a century, the Tyrannosaurus rex’s absurdly tiny arms have been one of paleontology’s greatest punchlines. But a new study may have finally solved the mystery — and it’s more terrifying than you think. The T. rex stood up to 6 meters tall and weighed over 9 tons, but its arms were barely a […]

A plant species declared extinct over a century ago has been found alive and well — growing in a spot botanists had walked past for decades without recognizing it. The rediscovery of Gasteranthus extinctus — a tropical wildflower from Ecuador — represents one of the most remarkable botanical finds of the decade. Named for its