Prehistoric Pompeii Reveals Perfectly Preserved Fossils of 500-Year-Old Trilobite From Volcanic Ash

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.28.2024 04:11 AM

Discovery of a site buried by a Pompeii-style volcanic eruption left an ancient arthropod outlined in exquisite detail. Learn more about it in this article.

Bizarre Alien-Like Sea Creature From 500 Million Years Ago Has Spines, Flailing Appendages

06.27.2024 00:10 AM

The bizarre alien-like sea creature had 11 distinct appendages. Read to learn more. Scientists were able to find the fossils of a bizarre alien-like sea creature.

Lucy Fossils From 3.2 Million Years Ago Could Shed Light on Shame, Nudity

06.23.2024 22:12 PM

The fossils of Lucy could shed light on the evolutionary links between nudity and shame and how it came to be. Read to learn more.

Previously Unknown Crocodile-Like Species From 237 Million Years Ago Discovered by Researchers

06.21.2024 00:20 AM

The remains of the prehistoric crocodile-like species were found in a fossil-rich site in southern Brazil. Read to learn more.

New Fossil Discovery Unveils True Appearance of Ancient ‘Thunder Birds’ Genyornis, Provides Clues About How They Died

06.10.2024 09:20 AM

New fossil discovery unveils the true appearance of ancient ‘Thunder Birds’ Genyornis and provides clues about their extinction. Explore these groundbreaking findings now!

100-Million-Year-Old Fossils From Australia Reveal Three New Species of Monotreme

05.27.2024 03:20 AM

Three new species of monotreme were discovered and one looked like a combination of platypus and echina so it was dubbed "echidnapus." Continue reading to learn more.

Fossils of Great White Shark's Prehistoric Relative That Spans 30 Feet Discovered in Mexico; Ancient Species Had Teeth That Enabled Them To Feast on Hard-Shelled Creatures

04.23.2024 21:34 PM

The ancient shark could have preyed on large ammonites and sea turtles. Read to learn more. Scientists have discovered remarkably preserved ancient shark fossils.

Oldest Place on Earth: Pilbara Region of Western Australia Is Home to Fossilized Evidence of Earliest Lifeforms

03.21.2024 09:40 AM

In the western part of Australia, Pilbara houses some of the oldest rocks and geological formations on Earth. Read the article to learn more about this region.

400 Well-Preserved Fossils Unearthed in a Mountain Range in France [Study]

02.11.2024 00:20 AM

Hundreds of well-preserved fossils were unearthed by two amateur paleontologists at the site called Cabrières Biota. Continue reading to learn more.

3D Tree Fossils Older Than Dinosaurs Shed Light on Bizarre Prehistoric Forests

02.07.2024 21:21 PM

The tree fossils are unique as they are able to offer a glimpse of the tree's overall appearance. Read to learn more.

Gravid Frog From 'Dinosaur Era' 100 Million Years Ago Discovered in China; Amphibian Could Have Been Killed During Mating

02.06.2024 21:31 PM

The gravid frog fossil was found with eggs inside her belly. Read to learn more. A fossil of a frog who lived beside dinosaurs around 100 million years ago has been found with an egg-filled belly.

35,000-Year-Old Fossils From Central Europe Reveals First Known Tuberculosis Case in Neanderthals

02.06.2024 01:45 AM

DNA analysis of Neanderthal bones from Hungary has revealed evidence of tuberculosis which may have contributed to their extinction. Check it out in this article.

Giant 'Star Lizard': Newly Identified Sauropod Unearthed as the Largest and Last of Its Kind in Argentina

01.25.2024 23:26 PM

Paleontologists unearthed fossil fragments of a 90-million-year-old rebbachisaurid sauropod, named Sidersaura, revealing a new prehistoric discovery. Check out more details in this article.

Revisiting Dinosaur Discovery: Evidence Suggests African Origins Centuries Before British Contributions

01.06.2024 04:10 AM

Fossil evidence from a Lesotho rock shelter indicates Africans found dinosaur bones centuries earlier than the emergence of the term 'paleontology.' Continue reading to learn more.

96-Million-Year-Old Herbivorous Dinosaur Unearthed in North Texas Would Have Been the Size of a Border Collie

11.09.2023 03:57 AM

Texas paleontologists unveil a 96-million-year-old small herbivorous dinosaur found through fossils in the state. Check it out in this article.

Unearthed Fossils Reveal Ancient Marine Life and Climate Clues from 500 Million Years Ago

10.26.2023 05:10 AM

University of Leicester scientist uncovers unique fossils resembling modern algae from 500 million years ago, offering insights into ancient ocean life and climate. Read the article for more details.

170-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Oldest Mega-Predatory Pliosaur, Offer Insight Into Prehistoric Marine Evolution

10.23.2023 07:58 AM

Fossils of a 170-million-year-old mega-predatory pliosaur discovered in France provide rare insights into plesiosaur evolution from the dinosaur era. Read the article to learn more.

4-Million-Year-Old Fossil From 'Last Crocodile in Europe' Uncovered During Baza-1 Site Excavation

10.17.2023 06:00 AM

Several fossils were unearthed during an excavation in Baza-1 site, including the remains of the last crocodile in Europe. Continue reading to learn more.

Rare Fossils From Extinct Jurassic Herbivore Discovered in Lake Powell, Receding Water Levels Expose New Layers of Rocks

10.14.2023 02:13 AM

The receding waters of Lake Powell revealed some extremely rare fossils from the Jurassic period. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Tiny DNA Traces Detected in Turtle Fossil From 6 Million Years Ago; Discovery Could Boost Understanding of Soft Tissue Preservation

10.01.2023 00:30 AM

Researchers were able to find bone cells in the sea turtle fossil specimen. They performed a technique to find traces of DNA. Read to learn more.

Cloudina Fossils From Ediacaran Period Reveal Origins of Biomineralization, Offer Clue About the Expansion of Life on Earth

09.25.2023 08:30 AM

Discovery of fossil skeletons of Cloudina reveals the origin of biomineralization which led to the expansion of life on Earth. Find out more about it in this article.