paleontology
Could These Be The First Animal Footprints On Earth?
An international team of researchers has discovered fossil footprints left by animals that may have lived about 635-541 million years ago in China.
Sweet Potatoes May Have Originated In India
Based on the discovery of 57-million-year-old leaf fossils, scientists in India and the US suggest that the sweet potato first appeared in India.
Cracking The Mystery Of Fossil-Preserving Rocks
Rather than forming over millions of years, spherical rock formations known as concretions can form in just a matter of months, researchers say.
Seeing A Fossil Insect’s True Colors
What did the wings of a 200-million-year-old insect look like? Shiny and metallic, according to microscopic analyses.
10 Chinese Scientists Who Are Pushing The Envelope
Here are ten scientists contributing to China’s growing reputation as a global research powerhouse.
The Stuff Of Nightmares: Long-tailed Spiders
Spiders that lived approximately 100 million years ago had long tails, according to research by Chinese scientists.
Chinese Paleontologist Wins 2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO Science Award
Fish paleontologist Professor Chang Meemann has won the 2018 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award
Rare Fossil Sheds Light On Bird Evolution
Amateur fossil collectors in Japan have discovered an iconic marine diving bird heralded as the best-preserved hesperornithiform specimen from Asia.
Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough
A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.
