Giant salamander species found in what was thought to be an icy ecosystem

C.Marsicano Gaiasia jennyaea newly discovered freshwater predator with a body length of 4.5 meters, lurked in the swamps and lakes about 280 million years ago. Its broad, flattened head had powerful jaws full of enormous fangs, ready to catch any prey that had the misfortune to swim by. The problem is that, as far as … Read more

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring Could Be the Ring That Will Rule an Ecosystem

Samsung may have launched three new smartwatches this year, but the wearable I’ve been most excited for from the company is the Galaxy Ring. After months of teasing, Samsung officially announced the $399.99 smart ring at today’s Unpacked event — and I finally got to play with it. Granted, I’ve only had the Galaxy Ring … Read more

The Yellowstone supervolcano destroyed an ecosystem, but saved it for us

Enlarge / Interior of the Rhino Barn. Exposed fossil skeletons left on site for research and public viewing. Rick E. Otto, University of Nebraska State Museum Death was everywhere. Animal bodies were strewn across the landscape and trapped in the local waterhole as ash engulfed everything in its path. For some, death was quick; for … Read more