Today on CNN 10, we learn about what started Harvard University’s battle over federal funding with the White House as the Ivy League School takes the government to court. We also find out how ...

A fossilised 113-million-year-old hell ant from Brazil adds to the evidence that the first ants evolved in the southern ...

A prehistoric hell ant that lived among dinosaurs 113 million years ago had an unusual way to kill its prey and sheds new ...

A 113-million-year-old hell ant that once lived in northeastern Brazil is now the oldest ant specimen known to science, finds a new report. The hell ant, which was preserved in limestone, is a member ...

This fossil is 13 million years older than any ant fossil found before—and reveals a sophisticated predator that lived alongside the dinosaurs.

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

Previously, the oldest known ants came from amber in France and Myanmar, dating back about 100 million years. This new specimen pushes that date back by 13 million years. More importantly, it’s the ...

By Rhett Ayers Butler In the twilight of their lives, the world’s oldest creatures carry the weight of wisdom, experience, ...

This Easter, Orthodox and Catholic Christians find themselves united in a rare occurrence: celebrating the resurrection of ...

Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on the conservation of species and education, rather than ...

That, in a way makes history more intriguing. Speaking of living and civilisations, ever wondered which the oldest country in the world? There are a total of 195 countries in the world ...

A well-loved wild elephant in a Thai national park needed medical attention after a fight with a rival, officials said. Screengrab from the Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant ...