Ichthyosaurs were the last giant reptiles to rule our oceans.
The origin date for flowers is a source of debate among scientists – but a new approach may help bring clarity to the question.
Calcite, the material making up fossilized eggshells, may preserve amino acids better than bone.
By examining fossilized bone tissue, a new study finds rapid growth was an asset for survivors of the Great Dying 250 million years ago, Earth’s largest mass extinction event.
Horse fossils are abundant and widespread across North America. Scientists often use their long history to illustrate how species evolve in response to a changing environment.
If you love learning about dinosaurs don’t let crowdpleasers like the T Rex distract you from the fascinating birdlife that once roamed the Earth.
If the climate warms by more than 7 degrees, the likelihood of extinction for a species increases, regardless of its other traits.
Some of these giant vegetarians were as tall as a 3-story building. Microscopic analysis of their teeth, bones and eggshells reveals how they grew, what they ate and even their body temperature.
A lizard fossil that was thought to be the best preserved ever has turned out to have fake skin.
The Isle of Skye has a rich palaeontological heritage, so perhaps it’s no surprise scientists made an important discovery there.
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