How far would leaf-eating insects go to dine on their favorite food? Perhaps the other side of the world, according to ...

From ancient dinosaurs to mysterious early mammals, these eight fossil sites have provided some of the most groundbreaking ...

The findings shed light on how proteins like collagen may survive for millions of years within dinosaur bones.

DNA analysis of that tiny fossil led to the 2010 finding that it represented a distinct ancient human population, which scientists dubbed the Denisovans. Many people alive today carry traces of ...

The ratios of strontium isotopes in fossil shark teeth can be used to better understand how coastal environments evolved in ...

This week, meet a big-brained ancient human relative, hear a meteorite as it lands on Earth, spot a tiny kangaroo-like marsupial, and more.

What’s 66-million-year-old vomit like? A lot more pleasant than the fresh stuff, says paleontologist Jesper Milan.

Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient molluscs ...

For many years, it was widely believed that fossils no longer contained any original organic molecules as the fossilization ...

In the quiet cliffs of Stevns, Denmark, a 79-year-old amateur fossil hunter split open a piece of chalk last November and ...

A cluster of 66-million-year-old fish vomit is a natural, national treasure in Denmark. The rare find shines a light on the ...

Ancient Chinese fossils may belong to a new human species, Homo juluensis, with large brain sizes, challenging traditional ...