fossils
Fossilized Skull Of World’s Biggest Saber-Toothed Cat Found In China
Ironically, the polar bear-sized sabertooth cat had a smaller than average bite and went for smaller prey.
3D Printing Gives Evolutionary Theory More Bite
Micro-CT scanning and 3D printing allow scientists to digitally dissect fossils, providing some of the earliest known evidence of tooth-like structures in primitive jawed fishes.
Mammal Diversity Exploded Only After Dinosaurs Went Extinct
Early mammals only began diversifying after the extinction of dinosaurs about 66 million years ago, a new study finds.
New Type Of Dinosaur Egg Found In China
Paleontologists in China have found a new species of dinosaur egg, which may represent a more basic type of egg predating the Late Cretaceous period.
Fossils Suggest Hominids Had Larger Range Than Previously Thought
Australopithecus afarensis fossils found near Nairobi show that the range of ancient hominids extends to the east of the Great Rift Valley.
Kunbarrasaurus, The Dinosaur Formerly Known As Minmi
The newly identified Kunbarrasaurus is more primitive than other closely related ankylosaurs, scientists say.
Paleo Peach Fossils Discovered In Southwest China
Eight two and half million year old peach pit fossils that predating the arrival of modern humans have been found in Southwest China
‘Living Fossil’ Evolves Faster Than Previously Thought
The genome of the brachiopod Lingula anatina sheds light on how different branches of the animal kingdom converted sort tissue to hard structures.
Lasers Make For Fluorescent Fossils
An affordable and non-invasive imaging method could help scientists find hidden fossils and uncover unique features.
