Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discovered
Discovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.
An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolution
The discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.
Tenn Rex! Young kids discover fossil of juvenile T.Rex
The discovery of a teenage T. rex fossil by three young kids could potentially contribute to understanding the growth stages of this iconic dinosaur.
Scientists discover giant aquatic predator from a time before dinosaurs
A new apex predator species, Gaiasia jennyae, with unique features and adaptations was discovered in freshwater in Namibia, providing valuable insights into the diversity and distribution of early tetrapods.
Fifty years on, how Lucy, the mother of humanity, changed our understanding of evolution
Johanson's discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia in 1974 revolutionized human evolutionary studies.
Prehistoric 'Pompeii' found encased in ash is discovered
Trilobite fossil nicknamed 'Pompeii' discovered in ash, showcasing pristine preservation.
Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discovered
Discovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.
An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolution
The discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.
Tenn Rex! Young kids discover fossil of juvenile T.Rex
The discovery of a teenage T. rex fossil by three young kids could potentially contribute to understanding the growth stages of this iconic dinosaur.
Scientists discover giant aquatic predator from a time before dinosaurs
A new apex predator species, Gaiasia jennyae, with unique features and adaptations was discovered in freshwater in Namibia, providing valuable insights into the diversity and distribution of early tetrapods.
Fifty years on, how Lucy, the mother of humanity, changed our understanding of evolution
Johanson's discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia in 1974 revolutionized human evolutionary studies.
Prehistoric 'Pompeii' found encased in ash is discovered
Trilobite fossil nicknamed 'Pompeii' discovered in ash, showcasing pristine preservation.
Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humans
A newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discovered
A new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
The legacy of Lucy, the Australopithecus' that changed our idea of human evolution 50 years ago
Lucy's discovery revolutionized paleoanthropology by providing crucial insights into human evolution, establishing connections to early hominid species.
What the Origins of Humanity Can and Can't Tell Us
The discovery of Neanderthals led to the expansion of the concept of human prehistory.
Scientists uncover lost 'big head' people who lived alongside humans
A newly identified species, Homo julurensis, may have lived alongside Homo sapiens, distinguished by their abnormally large skulls and advanced characteristics.
New human species that went extinct 200,000 years ago discovered
A new human species, Homo juluensis, was discovered in China, showcasing significant cranial differences and offering insights into early human evolution.
The legacy of Lucy, the Australopithecus' that changed our idea of human evolution 50 years ago
Lucy's discovery revolutionized paleoanthropology by providing crucial insights into human evolution, establishing connections to early hominid species.
What the Origins of Humanity Can and Can't Tell Us
The discovery of Neanderthals led to the expansion of the concept of human prehistory.
Ancient 'Hobbit man' even smaller than originally thought DW 08/06/2024
The discovery of 700,000-year-old bone fragments on Flores Island suggests Homo floresiensis was even shorter than previously thought.
Meet Lucy, the celebrity of fossils, who changed our view of evolution
The discovery of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old fossil, revolutionized our understanding of human evolution by extending the timeline of hominin existence.
Giant kangaroo twice the size of a human once roamed Australia
Three new species of ancient giant kangaroos discovered, with the largest reaching a weight of 170kg.
Ancient 'Hobbit man' even smaller than originally thought DW 08/06/2024
The discovery of 700,000-year-old bone fragments on Flores Island suggests Homo floresiensis was even shorter than previously thought.
Meet Lucy, the celebrity of fossils, who changed our view of evolution
The discovery of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old fossil, revolutionized our understanding of human evolution by extending the timeline of hominin existence.
Giant kangaroo twice the size of a human once roamed Australia
Three new species of ancient giant kangaroos discovered, with the largest reaching a weight of 170kg.
Millions of ancient fossils were discovered underneath a California high school and it's rewriting the state's history. Take a look.
High school construction uncovered millions of ancient fossils, reshaping California's geological history and revealing previously unknown species.
The discovery highlights the need for further exploration of California's geological past.
520-million-year-old larva fossil reveals the origins of arthropods
A tiny, well-preserved larva found in China's Yunnan Province provides insights into arthropod evolution from 500 million years ago.
Hobbit' bones from tiny species of ancient humans found on Indonesian island
The discovery of a tiny human fossil on Flores Island sheds light on the unique island dwarfism adaptation and evolutionary origins of the hobbit species Homo floresiensis.
Young Scientists Make Huge Discovery In Santa Cruz County | KQED
California is a main source of a potent greenhouse gas due to fumigation methods.
A fossilized bone from a giant creature found in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is at least 11,000 years old.
Fossilized 'dragon' bears striking resemblance to Loch Ness Monster
The fossilized remains of a 240-million-year-old water-dwelling reptile were discovered in China, named 'Chinese dragon'.
The 'Chinese dragon' had a long, snake-like appearance with a 5-meter body, 32 neck vertebrae bones, and fish in its stomach, indicating it was an aquatic predator.
Duck-billed dinosaur from 100 million years ago swam from Eurasia to Africa'
Duck-billed dinosaur may have swum hundreds of miles to Africa
Improbable but not impossible for dinosaurs to cross water
Africans Discovered Dinosaur Fossils Long before the Term 'Paleontology' Existed
The first dinosaur bone may have been discovered in Africa as early as 500 years before it was discovered in England.
African indigenous knowledge of fossils has a long history, with many fossils being known to local communities for centuries.
A late-Ediacaran crown-group sponge animal - Nature
Precambrian sponge fossils existed before the Cambrian period without biomineralized spicules.
New dog-sized dinosaur species that lived underground discovered
Exceptionally preserved fossils of dog-sized underground dinosaur discovered in Utah.
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Lokiceratops, a Horned Dinosaur, May Be a New Species
The Late Cretaceous period saw a flourishing of horned dinosaurs in North America, showcasing diverse headgear for mating and competition, leading to modern discoveries.