A 'Jackalope' of an ancient spider fossil deemed a hoax, unmasked as a crayfish

Earlier this year, a remarkable new fossil specimen was unearthed in the Lower Cretaceous Yixian Formation of China by area fossil hunters -- possibly a huge ancient spider species, as yet unknown to science.

Why Nigeria may not stop rice importation

There is no indication that serious effort towards increasing rice productivity in Nigeria to checkmate importation is being put in place even at the closure of land borders by the Federal Government (FG). Food Farm News has gathered.

Sorghum study illuminates relationship between humans, crops and the environment in domestication

A new study that examines the genetics behind the bitter taste of some sorghum plants and one of Africa's most reviled bird species illustrates how human genetics, crops and the environment influence one another in the process of plant domestication.

EXCLUSIVE: More states prospect NAADI says Project Coordinator

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) have said that more states would soon join in the participation of Nigeria Agricbusiness and Agro- Industry Development Initiative (NAADI) project. This was disclosed by the project coordinator, and deputy director, of the Ministry, Mr. Irimiya Kaura.

2020 SRP: Minister alerts farmers against early planting

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Siriki has cautioned farmers across the country against early rushing into planting based on enormous rainstorm that the country will witness before the normal planting onset predicted by Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet).

Early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional well-being.

Images speak at the 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, held in Abuja. Theme: The Role of Climate Information for Decision Making in Changing Climate

Images speak at the 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, held in Abuja. Theme: The Role of Climate Information for Decision Making in Changing Climate... see more images below

Ancient 'chewing gum' yields insights into people and bacteria of the past

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have succeeded in extracting a complete human genome from a thousands-of-years old "chewing gum." According to the researchers, it is a new untapped source of ancient DNA.

Scientists find iron 'snow' in Earth's core

The Earth's inner core is hot, under immense pressure and snow-capped, according to new research that could help scientists better understand forces that affect the entire planet.

Why are giant pandas born so tiny?

Born pink, blind, and helpless, giant pandas typically weigh about 100 grams at birth -- the equivalent of a stick of butter. Their mothers are 900 times more massive than that.