paleontology
Lasers Make Dino Flesh Glow In The Dark
Laser-stimulated fluorescence has helped scientists reconstruct the soft tissue of a feathered dinosaur, illuminating the mysteries behind the origin of birds.
100,000 Year-Old Skulls Shed Light On The Origins Of Modern Humans
The ancestors of modern humans had features that resembled Neanderthals, according to a study of skull fragments found in China.
Pregnant Dinosaur Fossil Re-Writes The Rules Of Reproduction
Instead of a shelled egg, this 250-million-year-old fossil from China had an embryo inside, unmistakable evidence for live births in dinosaurs.
Ancient Post-Apocalyptic World Ruled By Sponges
After extreme climate change wiped out 85 percent of all species, sponges took over and thrived.
These Dinosaurs Traded Teeth For Beaks As They Grew
What was thought to be two different dinosaurs turned out to be a single species at different stages of development.
Could Asteroid Impacts Have Created Niches For The Beginnings Of Life?
The impact of large asteroids millions of years ago could have deformed rocks in such a way that creates environments conducive to early life.
What Fossilized Feathers Can Tell Us About Dino Colors
Researchers have identified beta-keratin near microbodies in the feathers of a 130 million-year-old bird, hinting at its possible color.
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.
Pickled Dino Brain Masqueraded As A Pebble
The fossil is most likely from a species similar to Iguanodon, a large herbivorous dinosaur that lived about 133 million years ago.
