Study reveals how Archaeopteryx first took flight 150 million years ago
A new study published in August 2026 may have cracked the long-debated mystery of how birds first evolved flight. Researchers from the University of Southampton and Paris's National Natural History Museum conducted the investigation using advanced 3D modelling and billions of computer simulations. The team focused on Archaeopteryx, a bird-like creature that lived approximately 150 million years ago. Their analysis found that unlike modern birds, Archaeopteryx could not launch directly into the air, but instead relied on powerful two-legged jumps. It is believed the creature gradually transitioned from leg-driven leaps to sustained wing-assisted flight over time.
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