Paleontology
Dinosaurs Experienced 'Hell on Earth' on the Day the Asteroid Hit
In a new documentary, paleontologists find that animals experienced a "wall of death" caused by a water surge after the asteroid hit, as "hell" rained down.
Rat's Scary: The Tiny, Razor-Toothed Rodent From 220 Million Years Ago
The rat-like creature — called a cynodont after its huge canine teeth — walked the earth with dinosaurs in the Triassic period.
Video Shows Most Complete Known Triceratops Skeleton Being Built
Nick Longrich, a senior lecturer in evolutionary biology, told Newsweek that largely complete Triceratops specimens are "surprisingly rare."
This Ancient Saber-toothed Creature Was the First Cat-like Predator in U.S.
The bobcat-sized creature has been called an evolutionary experiment, being the first known mammal to consume only meat.
Ancient Transylvanian Turtle Survived Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs
Dortoka vremiri's aquatic environment and home in the relatively sheltered Hateg Basin helped it pull through the mass extinction.
Traces of Ancient Life Discovered Deep in Earth's Mantle
Scientists found evidence of life created in the Cambrian Explosion in volcanic rocks drawn from deep within the Earth's mantle.
This Is Where the Biggest of All Megalodons Lived
The largest megalodons lived in cooler waters found far away from the equator, scientists believe.
This Ancient Creature Was the First Known Wolf in Europe
Bone fragments found in Italy were revealed to be from an ancient gray wolf that lived over 400,000 years ago.
Man Accidentally Finds Dinosaur Bone up to 200m Years Old in Rubble
The neotheropod fossil, found by professor Mark McMenamin, is thought to have belonged to a dinosaur measuring up to 30 feet long.
Largest Jurassic Pterodactyl Ever Had Longer Wing Span Than Michael Jordan
The 170 million-year-old fossilized reptile is believed to have been one of the largest animals to have flown in Earth's history.
Megalodon Might Not Have Looked Like a Great White Shark on Steroids
The sharks lived between 20 million and 3.6 million years ago and it is thought they could grow up to 60 feet long.
How and Why Did the Megalodon Go Extinct?
The extinction of the planet's biggest sharks offers fascinating insights into their contemporary apex predators, great whites.
Huge 180M-Year-Old Sea Dragon Found in 'Truly Unprecedented Discovery'
The fossilized remains of a 33-foot-long ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile, were uncovered in the U.K.
Scientists Trace Back Earliest Evolution of Human Teeth to Ancient Species
Evolutionary adaptations have excited researchers that have discovered a connection between mammals today and predators from about 300 million years ago.
Prehistoric Crab Leg Found During Beach Clean-Up Dates Back to Pleistocene
A woman noticed the "interesting" and unusual artifact while picking up trash along a Virginia beach.
New Dinosaur Discovered in Missouri After Scientists Find Juvenile Skeleton
A local museum told Newsweek the juvenile skeleton of the Parrosaurus missouriensis will be on display for visitors to see starting next month.
Paleontologists Find 'Very Rare' Toothless Dinosaur, Puzzled by What It Ate
The dinosaur, dubbed Berthasaura leopoldinae, represents a new species.
Over 100 Dinosaur Tracks From 150 Million Years Ago Discovered in Colorado
The footprints were found at Picket Wire Canyonlands, which is home to the largest dinosaur track site in North America.
Man Finds Sea Fossil on Mountain and People Think It's Proof of Great Flood
The viral video led many to claim it as evidence of Noah and his Ark, but paleontologists told Newsweek there's a far more likely explanation.
Over 50 Fossilized Footprints Found in Sand Dated to be 6 Million Years Old
The discovery is the oldest known footprint ever found of hominins.
Child Finds 12,000-Year-Old Mastodon Tooth on Nature Walk
Julian Gagnon was out with his parents at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester Hills, Michigan when he came across what he thought was a "dragon's tooth."
'Chicken From Hell' Could Be Among Dinosaurs Found in Montana
The fossils, which date to between 66 and 68 million years ago, could also represent a new species altogether, according to paleontologists.
26ft-Long Dinosaur Bigger Than T. Rex Ancestor Discovered
Comparing the Ulughbegasaurus to the ancestor of the T. rex is like comparing a grizzly bear to a coyote, said a researcher who helped identify the huge reptile.
Scientists Discover Terrifying New 'Shark-Toothed' Dinosaur
The approximately 2,200-pound dinosaur is believed to have been the apex predator of its ecosystem.
Meet Phiomicetus Anubis, the Fearsome Ancient Whale With Four Legs
The animal, estimated to be 10 feet long and weighing around 1,320 lb, would likely have been a top predator like the killer whale of today.
Trove of Prehistoric Sea Creatures Discovered in England
The site contains the preserved remains of Jurassic-era echinoderms, including starfish, sea urchins and sea cucumbers.
103-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bone Discovered in 'Fossil Hotspot'
"It was surprising, and I didn't really understand the impact of it in the beginning," said the woman who found the fossil while visiting her son on the dig.
This YouTube Fossil Hunter Has Dug up Thousands of Ancient Animals
The YouTuber, who has found hundreds of tiny shark teeth and several whale skulls, began posting videos on his channel Mamlambo Fossils two years ago.
Huge Titanosaur Is Among 15 Largest Dinosaurs Ever Unearthed
Researchers estimate that the species could have reached 25-40 meters (82-131 feet) in length.
Boy Finds Tooth of Megalodon, Biggest Shark to Ever Live, on 5th Birthday
The boy and his family were vacationing on a South Carolina beach when the huge fossil was uncovered.