Fossil
Stone handaxes found in Galilee show early humans valued aesthetics of their tools - study
The axes were dated to the Pleistocene, likely made by Homo erectus, the first human species to evolve to have a humanlike body shape and gait, who had lived in the region thousands of years ago.
Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger
Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor
A newly discovered species complicates the human origin story
Fossil from 1940 reveals what dinosaur skin looked like
The tissues of the MH7 fossil were so precisely preserved that researchers could study individual skin cells. In some samples, they could even visualize skin cell nuclei under the microscope.
Student discovers 11,700-year-old remains of mega mammal Glyptodon in Argentina's Córdoba River
Researchers identified the fossil as Glyptodon reticulatus, a megafauna species from the Late Pleistocene epoch.
Collagen found in dinosaur fossil challenges long-held beliefs
Researchers discover preserved collagen in Edmontosaurus fossil from Hell Creek Formation.
New species of 150 million-year-old ray discovered in Bavaria
The find expands our understanding of the early developmental stages of rays and their evolutionary branches.
A rare fossil reveals a possible 76-million-year-old clash between a crocodile and young pterosaur
The young pterosaur likely had a wingspan of about 6.5 feet, and if it had survived to adulthood, its wingspan could have reached up to 33 feet.
'Unusual discovery': 66 million-year-old fossilized fish vomit with sea lilies found in Denmark
"This type of discovery is considered very important for reconstructing past ecosystems because it provides important information on which animal was eaten by whom."
Nearly complete fossil of 9-million-year-old great white shark relative found in Peru
The Pisco Basin is a hot, desert area famed for frequent discoveries of ancient marine species and was an extensive sea in ancient times, making it a reservoir of marine fossils.
Nearly complete 11-million-year-old whale skeleton unearthed in German gravel pit
The discovery was made by Wolfgang Höpfner, the twin brother of Gerhard Höpfner, who led the excavation team for several years, according to N-TV.
Chinese scientists find 410-million-year-old miniature plant revealing early land colonization
At just 45 millimeters tall, Zosterophyllum is one of the smallest known plants from its epoch, offering clues to plant survival strategies in harsh ancient environments.
Researchers trace Snow Leopard evolution through ancient fossils
The discovery suggests snow leopards rely more on terrain and prey than high altitudes for survival.
