Paleontology
160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved
Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.
'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research
Scientists discover RNA molecules from a mammoth that went extinct 40,000 years ago
Megalodon shark may have reached 80 feet, new study finds
Jurassic highway: Hundreds of dinosaur footprints found in UK quarry
The dig at Dewars Farm Quarry found five extensive trackways, one of which measured more than 150 meters in length.
Hong Kong's first dinosaur fossils, likely from large dinosaur, go on display
The fossils, confirmed to be dated to the Cretaceous period some 145 million to 66 million years ago, need further study to confirm the dinosaur species.
Evidence of smallpox in 16th century Peru uncovered in Incan children's skeletal remains
The defects found on the bones of the two children highlight a devastating impact of European colonization.
Gigantic marine reptile's fossils found by British girl and father
British girl finds fossil of massive ancient marine reptile in Somerset, England. Jawbone suggests creature rivaling blue whales, named Ichthyotitan severnensis.
New species of dinosaur discovered in Argentina
Named Sidersaura marae, a new species of long-necked herbivorous dinosaur was discovered in the province of Neuquén, Argentina.
Dinosaur feathers were more similar to those we recognize than previously assumed - study
Proteins were discovered in fossilized feathers which were previously believed to only be present in modern animals.
'Bizarre' long-legged bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled
The question of whether Fujianvenator, with its curious mixture of skeletal features, should be classified as a bird or a dinosaur is still in debate.
Ancient clawed 'Edward Scissorhands' reptile discovered in Brazil
Researchers described the newly discovered creature as similar to Edward Scissorhands because of its long claws.
Purring predators: The adorable secret of saber-toothed tigers
The purring domestic cats of today may have more in common with their fearsome prehistoric ancestors than we thought.
Dinosaur vs mammal: Dramatic fossil shows pugnacious mammal attacking a dinosaur
"Here, we have good evidence for a smaller mammal preying on a larger dinosaur, which is not something we would have guessed without this fossil," Mallon added.
Megalodons were slow-swimming, warm-blooded predators – study
The placoid scales are not seen on speedier shark species, as those species have scales with spaced ridges.
