paleontology
Duck-Billed Dinosaur Is Japan’s Largest Complete Fossil
The 8-meter-long Mukawa dragon is the largest complete dinosaur fossil to be unearthed in Japan to date.
How Dinosaurs Morphed Into Birds
Scientists have identified the gene regulatory sequences that could explain how birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Volcanic Eruption Might Have Caused The First Mass Extinction
Large volcanic eruption may have caused the first mass extinction, according to a study of the levels of mercury in sedimentary rocks.
Insect Fossils Shed Light On India’s Geological History
A new species of fungus gnat in Indian amber closely resembles its fossil relatives from Europe, disproving the concept of a strongly isolated Indian subcontinent.
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Species Puts Spotlight On The Evolution Of Flight
The newly discovered dinosaur species from China had asymmetrical feathers that resemble those of modern-day flying birds.
How Life (Barely) Survived The Great Extinction
The survival of a transient community of microbes and sea urchins that lived over 250 million years ago suggests how life might respond to a warmer climate today.
First Complete Arowana Fossils Found
A fossilized arowana ancestor was found to have lived during the Eocene in China, giving a peek into the evolution of this highly-prized ornamental fish.
Damsel In Distress: Insect Courtship Trapped In 100-Million-Year-Old Amber
To introduce themselves to females, prehistoric male damselflies waved their hindlegs.
Mushroom Munchers Shed Light On How Fungi Evolved
Intact mushrooms and mushroom-eating rove beetles preserved in amber shed light on the early evolution of mushrooms.
