Paleontology
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in China
This supports the theory that some bird-like predatory dinosaurs traveled in groups.
Paleontologists Talk Dinosaurs Post-'Jurassic Park'
It's been 25 years since the release of "Jurassic Park," and our understanding of dinosaurs has evolved considerably. Paleontologists describe new discoveries and technology enabling a better understanding of dinosaurs since "Jurassic Park" came out in 1993.
Ocean Oxygen Shortage Preceded Mass Extinction
The finding fills in the gap between volcanic eruptions and marine extinctions that had been bugging scientists.
Two New Prehistoric Saber-Toothed Predators Discovered
The findings could help to shine a light on the evolutionary history of mammals.
Physics Reveals Secrets of 1.5 Million-Year-Old Big Cat
The extinct big cat resembled some species you might see in a zoo today, sharing some features with lithe African cheetahs and others with larger, more muscular cats like jaguars and leopards.
125-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur With Dandruff Found
This is the oldest documented evidence for dandruff.
Fossil Pterosaur Discovered in Transylvania
Its wingspan might have been substantial but paleontologists aren't certain it could fly.
Girl Finds 475-Million-Year-Old Fossil
The fossil is from one of the most successful species to have lived on Earth.
Ancient Footprints Show Humans and Giant Sloths Met
Scientists now believe humans stalked and then confronted a giant ground sloth thousands of years ago in New Mexico.
New Fossil Whale Discoveries Thrill Scientists
"There's always something new being discovered, Velez-Juarbe said. "The discoveries are coming faster than we can include them in our own work."
New Dinosaurs Evolved After Huge Global Climate Change
Early dinosaurs were at the mercy of weather patterns unfolding across the supercontinent Pangaea.
Fossil Could Solve Puzzle of What Baby T. Rex Was Like
"This is a one in 100 million specimen," a University of Kansas fossil expert said.
Archaeopteryx Dinosaurs Could Fly But Awkwardly
They may not have been the most impressive flyers, but it got the job done.
Ancient Fossil of 'Lizard Fish' Discovered by Young Boy
This is the first time Candelarhynchus padillai has ever been seen in tropical South America.
New Long-Necked Dinosaur Discovered in Egypt
This is the most complete dinosaur ever discovered from the end of the age of dinosaurs in Egypt.
150-Million-Year-Old Feathered Dinosaur Fossil Found
This makes 11 total Archaeopteryx specimens.
Dinosaur's Feathers Shimmered Like a Rainbow
This is the oldest example of iridescence in a dinosaur.
Ancient Shark Species Discovered in Alabama
80-million-year-old teeth rewrite what we know about shark evolution.
Early Animals Survived Without Oxygen
New findings about the planet's distant past deepen mysteries of evolution.
5 Incredible Dinosaur Discoveries from 2017
2017 was a fantastic year for dinosaur knowledge.
Tiny Fossil Changes Evolutionary Timeline
A vital life process began millions of years earlier than previously believed.
Mysterious Fossil Baffles Paleontologists
It's a mystery wrapped in an enigma, sprinkled with intrigue.
Mysterious Prehistoric Dolphin Skull Found in Ecuador
The ancient marine mammal could help explain when North and South America first joined.
Dinosaur Christmas Gift Ideas
There is something for even the most discerning dinosaur enthusiast.
Amber reveals blood-sucking tick on dinosaur feather
Ticks apparently sucked the fun out of dinosaur summers, too.
14-Inch Tusk 'Spear' Found Inside Mammoth Skeleton
Russian researchers have found what they think is a spear made from a mammoth tusk lodged inside the ribs of mammoth remains.
Horseshoe Crab Looks like Darth Vader
Horseshoe crabs have survived five mass extinctions.