Iani smithi lived some 99 million years ago, researchers said, adding that its most striking feature was its powerful jaw.
Researchers suggest the organisms could have been the first predators on Earth.
Self-pleasure is a primeval practice
The first case in the world
The lone female produced an egg that contained a fully formed foetus.
The oldest decorated wooden object ever found in Britain has been discovered near Stonehenge
New study assessed the effect of ‘soft’ yoga on the markers of inflammation in the body associated with the disease
The piece of oak was discovered lying in peat during the construction of an outbuilding at a property in Berkshire
The piece of oak was discovered lying in peat during the construction of an outbuilding at a property in Berkshire.
Findings may lead to new fast and long-lasting antidepressants, scientists say
‘This is the first time plants were tested for their ability to remove petrol-related compounds’
A study found that oral oestrogen was associated with a 14% higher risk of high blood pressure compared with oestrogen creams.
The findings suggest physical exercise should be promoted as a major strategy for prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Currently hearts from donors aged over 65 are not accepted for donation due to the likelihood of a poor outcome.
Study’s results could mean blood test has potential to spot and rule out cancer in people with symptoms
The prosthetic knee technology, called PEEK-OPTIMA, has been developed by Invibio.
Researchers also found that drinking large amounts of alcohol regularly did not predict the risk of depression.
Researchers are advising doctors to stop offering the blood thinner Low Molecular Weight Heparin (heparin) to patients with inherited thrombophilia.
Research is the first to reveal the molecular structure of a protein that allows good fat to burn off calories as heat.
Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites
Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites.
Separate workshops found at necropolis site were likely used to preserve humans and sacred animals
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University, alongside others, are behind the research
The researchers suspect a couple of the samples retrieved from the voyage to may be examples of species not previously known to science
Brain chip firm has reportedly killed about 1,500 animals, including over 280 sheep, pigs and, monkeys
London-based scientists develop programme to show signs of cancer
‘AI methods afford us the opportunity to vastly increase the rate at which we discover new antibiotics’
More than 8,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer every year.
Findings highlight legacy of gruesome war crimes committed by Japanese military scientists during second world war
Eating a vegetarian or vegan diet from an early age could reduce the risk of heart disease caused by blocked arteries, researchers suggest.