Scientists discover that necks didn't evolve for the reason we thought

ScienceDaily
Nov 11, 2026, 6:49 pm32 pts
Scientists have discovered that the first animals to venture onto land nearly 380 million years ago had surprisingly stiff necks, overturning a long-standing theory about evolution. Rather than evolving to help animals turn their heads, necks may have emerged as part of the anatomical changes that allowed them…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Coal, cancer and COP31: How Turkey’s drive to expand a major coal plant is polluting its climate push

EHN

Coal, cancer and COP31: How Turkey’s drive to expand a major coal plant is polluting its climate push 161

Hyundai is shaking up its 2027 electric vehicle lineup: Here’s what’s changing

Electrek

Hyundai is shaking up its 2027 electric vehicle lineup: Here’s what’s changing 130

Genetic study describes two new species of Amazonian howler monkeys

Mongabay

Genetic study describes two new species of Amazonian howler monkeys 128

PHYSorg

About 15,000 land vertebrate species could lose habitat to sea-level rise by 2100 126

PHYSorg

Global carbon emissions may have peaked in 2026—but only time will tell 125

The Perovskite Solar Cell Kraken Has Been Unleashed Upon The US

CleanTechnica

The Perovskite Solar Cell Kraken Has Been Unleashed Upon The US 125

PHYSorg

More important than tropical cyclones: Scientists finally track the hidden weather systems behind most tropical rainfall 123

InsideClimate News

North Carolina Vows to Hold Chemours Accountable for Contamination ‘No Matter How Long It Takes’ 114

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.

Featured

‘Developed nations are not honoring…

‘Developed nations are not honoring their commitments’: DRC negotiator on…

From remedy to prevention: Researchers call for proactive approach to protect…

Segway MUXI cargo e-bike $200 off in…

Segway MUXI cargo e-bike $200 off in expanded Black Friday sale + Navimow robot…

US and rest of world must follow…

US and rest of world must follow China’s lead on green energy, says John Kerry

West Virginia lawmakers approve 69%…

West Virginia lawmakers approve 69% capacity rule for coal-fired power plants

Renowned Awards for the Newcomer: ID.…

Renowned Awards for the Newcomer: ID. Polo Wins Golden Steering Wheel, the…

Epidemiologist Neil Vora joins…

Epidemiologist Neil Vora joins Mongabay’s board as it expands global reach and…

Toyota and Subaru hit the ‘sweet…

Toyota and Subaru hit the ‘sweet spot’ with affordable electric SUVs

An old talus slope delayed the 2023 Brienz/Brinzauls rockslide by several weeks

The Netherlands Has €231 Million for…

The Netherlands Has €231 Million for Cleaner Inland Ships. It Still Needs…