How Earth's Biggest Mass Extinctions Stack UpMass extinctions share common origins, chiefly large-scale volcanism, but differ in outcomes, with the current age possibly leading to a sixth.
Technofossils' Will Define Humanity until the Sun Consumes Us AllFuture paleontologists may find our discarded materials, termed technofossils, more enduring than biological remains.
How Earth's Biggest Mass Extinctions Stack UpMass extinctions share common origins, chiefly large-scale volcanism, but differ in outcomes, with the current age possibly leading to a sixth.
Technofossils' Will Define Humanity until the Sun Consumes Us AllFuture paleontologists may find our discarded materials, termed technofossils, more enduring than biological remains.
Scientists reveal what The Meg REALLY looked likeNew findings suggest Megalodon was longer than previously estimated, reaching 80 feet instead of 65 feet.
From fossil dung, scientists reconstruct the rise of the dinosaursFossilized dinosaur dung reveals crucial insights into the ecosystem dynamics of early dinosaurs and their relationships with other ancient life forms.
Plesiosaur Fossils Preserve Both Skin and Scales on Ancient Sea MonsterResearchers have discovered detailed soft tissue characteristics of plesiosaurs, revealing humanlike skin and fishy scales, changing our understanding of their evolution.
Scientists Puzzled by Giant Ancient Life FormsPrototaxites may represent a unique life form, distinct from known organisms, suggested by new analyses from Edinburgh scientists.
Giant Sloths' Hairy Truth Revealed by ScientistsGround sloths displayed significant diversity in size and fur adaptations due to their varied habitats across the Americas.
Scientists reveal what The Meg REALLY looked likeNew findings suggest Megalodon was longer than previously estimated, reaching 80 feet instead of 65 feet.
From fossil dung, scientists reconstruct the rise of the dinosaursFossilized dinosaur dung reveals crucial insights into the ecosystem dynamics of early dinosaurs and their relationships with other ancient life forms.
Plesiosaur Fossils Preserve Both Skin and Scales on Ancient Sea MonsterResearchers have discovered detailed soft tissue characteristics of plesiosaurs, revealing humanlike skin and fishy scales, changing our understanding of their evolution.
Scientists Puzzled by Giant Ancient Life FormsPrototaxites may represent a unique life form, distinct from known organisms, suggested by new analyses from Edinburgh scientists.
Giant Sloths' Hairy Truth Revealed by ScientistsGround sloths displayed significant diversity in size and fur adaptations due to their varied habitats across the Americas.
Love fruit? Thank dinosaur mass extinctionSauropods significantly altered ecosystems by distributing nutrients and changing landscapes during the Cretaceous period.
Largest complete dinosaur claw found in Gobi DesertThe largest fully-preserved dinosaur claw has been discovered, yielding new insights into dinosaur characteristics and behaviors.
What fossilized dino feces can tell us about their rise to dominanceFossilized feces and vomit provide essential clues to understanding how dinosaurs evolved to dominate their ecosystems.
Daily briefing: Why RNA hasn't yet had its 'AlphaFold' momentAdvancements in quantum computing are being made with the development of 'qudits', which can represent more complex states than traditional qubits.
Dinosaur hunter finds evidence that T.Rex's COUSIN roamed East SussexNew dinosaur fossils discovered in East Sussex suggest England once had diverse carnivorous dinosaurs, similar to those in Jurassic Park.
Fossilized faeces helps explain dinosaurs' rise to dominanceFossilized digestive contents reveal insights into dinosaurs' diets and dominance, supporting theories of both catastrophic events and evolutionary adaptations.
Love fruit? Thank dinosaur mass extinctionSauropods significantly altered ecosystems by distributing nutrients and changing landscapes during the Cretaceous period.
Largest complete dinosaur claw found in Gobi DesertThe largest fully-preserved dinosaur claw has been discovered, yielding new insights into dinosaur characteristics and behaviors.
What fossilized dino feces can tell us about their rise to dominanceFossilized feces and vomit provide essential clues to understanding how dinosaurs evolved to dominate their ecosystems.
Daily briefing: Why RNA hasn't yet had its 'AlphaFold' momentAdvancements in quantum computing are being made with the development of 'qudits', which can represent more complex states than traditional qubits.
Dinosaur hunter finds evidence that T.Rex's COUSIN roamed East SussexNew dinosaur fossils discovered in East Sussex suggest England once had diverse carnivorous dinosaurs, similar to those in Jurassic Park.
Fossilized faeces helps explain dinosaurs' rise to dominanceFossilized digestive contents reveal insights into dinosaurs' diets and dominance, supporting theories of both catastrophic events and evolutionary adaptations.
Hiker discovers first trace of entire prehistoric ecosystem in Italian AlpsA hiker discovered prehistoric footprints in the Northern Italian Alps, revealing a 280 million-year-old ecosystem due to climate change-induced melting.
50,000-year-old baby mammoth carcass discovered in Siberia DW 12/24/2024The discovery of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth in Siberia provides unprecedented insight into prehistoric life due to its exceptional preservation.
This Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Is So Stinking Cute That I'm Gonna Cry! | DefectorA recent discovery of a saber-toothed cat cub provides unprecedented insight into Ice Age predators.
Photos of the Week: Doo Dah, Horse Play, Cloud FallsThe article presents diverse global events, showcasing technological advances, environmental challenges, and cultural phenomena.
A New Dinosaur Museum Rises From a Hole in the Ground in New JerseyThe Edelman Fossil Park reveals crucial insights linking past mass extinctions to current climate change challenges.
Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.Human arrival in Australia likely played a significant role in kangaroo extinction over climate changes.
Hiker discovers first trace of entire prehistoric ecosystem in Italian AlpsA hiker discovered prehistoric footprints in the Northern Italian Alps, revealing a 280 million-year-old ecosystem due to climate change-induced melting.
50,000-year-old baby mammoth carcass discovered in Siberia DW 12/24/2024The discovery of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth in Siberia provides unprecedented insight into prehistoric life due to its exceptional preservation.
This Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Is So Stinking Cute That I'm Gonna Cry! | DefectorA recent discovery of a saber-toothed cat cub provides unprecedented insight into Ice Age predators.
Photos of the Week: Doo Dah, Horse Play, Cloud FallsThe article presents diverse global events, showcasing technological advances, environmental challenges, and cultural phenomena.
A New Dinosaur Museum Rises From a Hole in the Ground in New JerseyThe Edelman Fossil Park reveals crucial insights linking past mass extinctions to current climate change challenges.
Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.Human arrival in Australia likely played a significant role in kangaroo extinction over climate changes.
This wild new instrument brings a dinosaur back to lifeThe Dinosaur Choir lets musicians experience potential dinosaur sounds through an innovative musical instrument designed from a fossilized skull.
This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have SoundedBrown's projects explore how the Corythosaurus's crest changes affect their sound and vocalizations at different life stages.
This wild new instrument brings a dinosaur back to lifeThe Dinosaur Choir lets musicians experience potential dinosaur sounds through an innovative musical instrument designed from a fossilized skull.
This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have SoundedBrown's projects explore how the Corythosaurus's crest changes affect their sound and vocalizations at different life stages.
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of YearsA new method for fast-fossilizing amber could unveil hidden biochemistry that formed over millions of years.
Fossilized dinosaur cells that defied the ravages of time - 20 years since a key discoveryThe 2005 discovery of cells in dinosaur bones changed how scientists approach the search for ancient biomolecules.
Small fossil has big implications for bird brain evolutionThe evolution of bird brains shows complex intelligence comparable to mammals, with new fossil evidence shedding light on this evolutionary path.
A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in SiberiaThe discovery of a saber-toothed cat mummy is a significant find in paleontology, being the first of its kind in 28,000 years.
Sabre-toothed cub mummy found in SiberiaThe mummified remains of a sabre-toothed cat cub provide unprecedented insights into the species' morphology and development.
Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.
Where There's Joy in a Terror BirdLa Tormenta museum showcases the rich fossil history of the Tatacoa Desert, highlighting a unique geological period dominated by birds.
Fossilized dinosaur cells that defied the ravages of time - 20 years since a key discoveryThe 2005 discovery of cells in dinosaur bones changed how scientists approach the search for ancient biomolecules.
Small fossil has big implications for bird brain evolutionThe evolution of bird brains shows complex intelligence comparable to mammals, with new fossil evidence shedding light on this evolutionary path.
A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in SiberiaThe discovery of a saber-toothed cat mummy is a significant find in paleontology, being the first of its kind in 28,000 years.
Sabre-toothed cub mummy found in SiberiaThe mummified remains of a sabre-toothed cat cub provide unprecedented insights into the species' morphology and development.
Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.
Where There's Joy in a Terror BirdLa Tormenta museum showcases the rich fossil history of the Tatacoa Desert, highlighting a unique geological period dominated by birds.
Fragments of a face more than a million years old found in Spanish caveA new hominin named "Pink" was discovered in Spain, predating known species, expanding our understanding of early human evolution in Europe.
Scientists find a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten in the Siberian permafrostA 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub discovery provides unprecedented insights into its physical characteristics and adaptations from a unique permafrost preservation.
The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil RecordVegavis iaai represents Earth's oldest known modern bird, potentially reshaping our understanding of avian evolution.
Man shot in face 5,600 years ago was actually killed by arrow to chestThe fatal arrow that killed the Porsmose man was in his chest, not in his face, highlighting important forensic insights.
Fragments of a face more than a million years old found in Spanish caveA new hominin named "Pink" was discovered in Spain, predating known species, expanding our understanding of early human evolution in Europe.
Scientists find a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten in the Siberian permafrostA 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub discovery provides unprecedented insights into its physical characteristics and adaptations from a unique permafrost preservation.
The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil RecordVegavis iaai represents Earth's oldest known modern bird, potentially reshaping our understanding of avian evolution.
Man shot in face 5,600 years ago was actually killed by arrow to chestThe fatal arrow that killed the Porsmose man was in his chest, not in his face, highlighting important forensic insights.
Elisabeth Vrba obituary: palaeontologist who solved a problem that vexed DarwinElisabeth Vrba's work reshaped understanding of evolution, emphasizing sudden changes due to environmental events rather than slow adaptation.
Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discoveredDiscovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.
Ferns' Backward' Evolution Reveals Life's Meandering PathEvolution is not a linear progression toward more complex organisms; it can involve reversals and diverse adaptations based on environmental pressures.
Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot DogThe discovery of the oldest known fossil tadpole enhances understanding of frog evolution and the origins of their metamorphosis process.
What life on Earth was like for one billion boring yearsLife evolved slowly during the Proterozoic Eon, with a billion-year period referred to as the Boring Billion marked by low evolutionary progress.
Was This Half-Billion-Year-Old Wrinkled Sack With No Anus, Previously Believed To Be Our Earliest Ancestor, Actually A Baby Penis Worm? | DefectorSaccorhytus challenges perceptions of early animals and human ancestry with its unique traits and evolutionary significance.
Elisabeth Vrba obituary: palaeontologist who solved a problem that vexed DarwinElisabeth Vrba's work reshaped understanding of evolution, emphasizing sudden changes due to environmental events rather than slow adaptation.
Fossils of predator that gave rise to all mammals discoveredDiscovery of ancient gorgonopsian fossils reveals evolutionary links to mammals, indicating they were top predators influencing mammal ancestry.
Ferns' Backward' Evolution Reveals Life's Meandering PathEvolution is not a linear progression toward more complex organisms; it can involve reversals and diverse adaptations based on environmental pressures.
Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot DogThe discovery of the oldest known fossil tadpole enhances understanding of frog evolution and the origins of their metamorphosis process.
What life on Earth was like for one billion boring yearsLife evolved slowly during the Proterozoic Eon, with a billion-year period referred to as the Boring Billion marked by low evolutionary progress.
Was This Half-Billion-Year-Old Wrinkled Sack With No Anus, Previously Believed To Be Our Earliest Ancestor, Actually A Baby Penis Worm? | DefectorSaccorhytus challenges perceptions of early animals and human ancestry with its unique traits and evolutionary significance.
Study: Megalodon's body shape was closer to a lemon sharkMegalodon may have had a slender body shape and was likely warm-blooded, challenging previous assumptions about its anatomy and behavior.
An Algerian scientist splits his gaze between microbes and MarsYoucef Sellam's research connects microbial fossil detection techniques to potential Martian life exploration.
This Small Town Was Just Named the Best Place to Find Fossils in the U.K.Walton-on-the-Naze is identified as the top fossil hunting location in the UK, renowned for its rich fossil deposits.
Incredible map reveals how white skin evolved in EuropeDarker skin tones were predominant in Europe for 96% of its history, with light complexions being a recent development.
An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolutionThe discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.
Lasers, Waffle Fries and the Secrets in Pterosaurs' TailsPterosaur tail vanes aided in maneuvering during flight, revealed by advanced laser scanning technology.
Scientists study 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten frozen in SiberiaScientists revealed significant differences between a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten and modern lion cubs, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric mammals.
Prehistoric jaw, other bone fragments unearthed in New York backyardA complete mastodon jaw was discovered in a backyard in Orange County, New York, marking a significant paleontological find.
Creature Drops: A Big Baby From Patagonia | DefectorThe discovery of a 161-million-year-old tadpole fossil reveals new insights into amphibian evolution.
How A Sleepy Ancient Amphibian Became A Link To An Endangered Language | DefectorA new species of burrowing amphibian was discovered by David Lovelace in Wyoming's Serendipity Beds, challenging previous assumptions about fossil saturation.
An intact 80-million-year-old fossil is the Rosetta Stone' that promises to decipher bird evolutionThe discovery of a well-preserved bird fossil may unlock secrets of bird evolution, bridging a crucial gap in the fossil record.
Lasers, Waffle Fries and the Secrets in Pterosaurs' TailsPterosaur tail vanes aided in maneuvering during flight, revealed by advanced laser scanning technology.
Scientists study 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten frozen in SiberiaScientists revealed significant differences between a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten and modern lion cubs, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric mammals.
Prehistoric jaw, other bone fragments unearthed in New York backyardA complete mastodon jaw was discovered in a backyard in Orange County, New York, marking a significant paleontological find.
Creature Drops: A Big Baby From Patagonia | DefectorThe discovery of a 161-million-year-old tadpole fossil reveals new insights into amphibian evolution.
How A Sleepy Ancient Amphibian Became A Link To An Endangered Language | DefectorA new species of burrowing amphibian was discovered by David Lovelace in Wyoming's Serendipity Beds, challenging previous assumptions about fossil saturation.
Jonathan Bailey stuns in survival mode in Jurassic World Rebirth trailerJonathan Bailey stars as a paleontologist in the new film Jurassic World Rebirth, facing dangerous dinosaurs on a perilous mission.
Britain's biggest dinosaur footprint site is foundThe discovery of an extensive dinosaur trackway in Britain provides unique insights into prehistoric life and suggests potential for more finds.
New dinosaur species emerges from pre-WWII fossil photosA newly identified dinosaur, Tameryraptor markgrafi, was recognized from historical photographs of fossils destroyed in WWII.
'Dinosaur highway' from 166 million years ago is unearthedThe discovery of dinosaur footprints in southern England provides insight into prehistoric life and interactions, marking a significant paleontological find.
The World's Largest Stegosaurus Comes to New York CityApex, the largest Stegosaurus skeleton found, sold for $44.6 million and raises ethical questions about fossil ownership in paleontology.
Jurassic footprints are discovered on a 'dinosaur highway' in southern EnglandThe discovery of dinosaur tracks in Oxfordshire offers new insights into dinosaur behavior and the prehistoric environment.
Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry WorkersSignificant dinosaur footprints were recently discovered in Oxfordshire, marking an important paleontological find in Britain.
Britain's biggest dinosaur footprint site is foundThe discovery of an extensive dinosaur trackway in Britain provides unique insights into prehistoric life and suggests potential for more finds.
New dinosaur species emerges from pre-WWII fossil photosA newly identified dinosaur, Tameryraptor markgrafi, was recognized from historical photographs of fossils destroyed in WWII.
'Dinosaur highway' from 166 million years ago is unearthedThe discovery of dinosaur footprints in southern England provides insight into prehistoric life and interactions, marking a significant paleontological find.
The World's Largest Stegosaurus Comes to New York CityApex, the largest Stegosaurus skeleton found, sold for $44.6 million and raises ethical questions about fossil ownership in paleontology.
Jurassic footprints are discovered on a 'dinosaur highway' in southern EnglandThe discovery of dinosaur tracks in Oxfordshire offers new insights into dinosaur behavior and the prehistoric environment.
Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry WorkersSignificant dinosaur footprints were recently discovered in Oxfordshire, marking an important paleontological find in Britain.
50 Absolutely Incredible Pictures That Look Extremely Fake And Photoshopped But Are Actually Completely, Totally, 100% RealColloidal silver can lead to serious health conditions as seen in Paul Karason's case.The Great Pyramid of Giza is unexpectedly near a golf course, merging ancient and modern worlds.
Fossil Footprints Suggest Two Early Human Species Crossed Paths within HoursFossilized footprints of two ancient hominin species suggest they coexisted and may have interacted around 1.5 million years ago.
I can just see those dinosaurs plodding through the Cotswold mud | Mike PittsThe discovery of dinosaur footprints in Oxfordshire enhances our understanding of the Jurassic era and highlights the importance of modern technology in paleontological research.
Fossil Footprints Suggest Two Early Human Species Crossed Paths within HoursFossilized footprints of two ancient hominin species suggest they coexisted and may have interacted around 1.5 million years ago.
I can just see those dinosaurs plodding through the Cotswold mud | Mike PittsThe discovery of dinosaur footprints in Oxfordshire enhances our understanding of the Jurassic era and highlights the importance of modern technology in paleontological research.
Meet Siberian Simba: Mummified saber-toothed kitten found in ArcticA perfectly preserved saber-toothed kitten has been discovered in the Arctic, providing new insights into its morphology and living conditions during the ice age.
World's 'best-preserved' baby woolly mammoth found after 50,000 yearsThe discovery of a remarkably preserved baby woolly mammoth named Yana in Siberia provides unprecedented insights into Ice Age fauna.
Meet Siberian Simba: Mummified saber-toothed kitten found in ArcticA perfectly preserved saber-toothed kitten has been discovered in the Arctic, providing new insights into its morphology and living conditions during the ice age.
World's 'best-preserved' baby woolly mammoth found after 50,000 yearsThe discovery of a remarkably preserved baby woolly mammoth named Yana in Siberia provides unprecedented insights into Ice Age fauna.
Baby mammoth in Russia is the best-preserved' ever foundA 50,000-year-old baby mammoth, named Yana, was discovered in Siberia, noted for its exceptional preservation and significance in prehistoric studies.
1 National Park Service job in Calif. and Nevada could rewrite human historyAubrey Bonde, the first regional paleontologist in the National Park Service, is pioneering paleontological efforts and fossil protection in national parks.
Dinosaurs unearthed in China may have ended with a collapse, not a catastropheThe Yixian Formation's dinosaur fossils offer profound insights, with a new hypothesis suggesting burrow collapses contributed to their preservation instead of volcanic activity.
Did the World's Best-Preserved Dinosaurs Really Die in 'Pompeii' Events?The Yixian Formation revealed an extraordinary array of exceptionally preserved fossils that transformed our understanding of dinosaur evolution.
World's Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural HistoryA record-breaking stegosaurus fossil purchased for $44.6 million will be exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History in a public loan.
A New Frontier in Paleontology for Profit: Selling Shares in a StegosaurusDinosaur fossils are being turned into investment vehicles, raising concerns about academic access to specimens.
A colossal fossil! Big-boned new Stegosaurus joins lineup at American Museum of Natural History | amNewYorkApex, a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, is one of the largest and most complete specimens and will be displayed at AMNH starting December 8.
Dinosaurs unearthed in China may have ended with a collapse, not a catastropheThe Yixian Formation's dinosaur fossils offer profound insights, with a new hypothesis suggesting burrow collapses contributed to their preservation instead of volcanic activity.
Did the World's Best-Preserved Dinosaurs Really Die in 'Pompeii' Events?The Yixian Formation revealed an extraordinary array of exceptionally preserved fossils that transformed our understanding of dinosaur evolution.
World's Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural HistoryA record-breaking stegosaurus fossil purchased for $44.6 million will be exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History in a public loan.
A New Frontier in Paleontology for Profit: Selling Shares in a StegosaurusDinosaur fossils are being turned into investment vehicles, raising concerns about academic access to specimens.
A colossal fossil! Big-boned new Stegosaurus joins lineup at American Museum of Natural History | amNewYorkApex, a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, is one of the largest and most complete specimens and will be displayed at AMNH starting December 8.
What to know about the $45 million dinosaur fossil now on display in New York CityThe Apex fossil represents a significant advancement in paleontological research due to its completeness and age.
Lizards and snakes are 35 million years older than we thoughtCryptovaranoides microlanius is now recognized as the oldest known squamate, significantly altering the timeline of lizard evolution.
Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did In Fact Live Side By SideFossilized footprints offer unique insights into the behavior and interaction of early hominins, revealing aspects inaccessible from bones alone.
Interesting history behind Haddonfield's DinosaurThe bronze dinosaur sculpture in Haddonfield honors the local scientific discovery that initiated paleontological research in the region.
We're closer to re-creating the sounds of ParasaurolophusThe crest of the Parasaurolophus likely served as a resonating chamber for vocalization, producing sounds analogous to brass instruments.
The Extraordinary 'Life Chronicles' VR Experience Is Now OpenLife Chronicles is an immersive VR experience showcasing Earth's evolution from prehistoric life to dinosaurs, available in London until December 2.