Dinosaurs pervade the human imagination. More than that, their fossils give us an understanding of our planet and life’s early history. A recently discovered fossil of thescelosaurus neglectus gave paleontologists a look into dinosaurs’ last moments before the asteroid struck, … [Read more...] about A treasure trove of dinosaur fossils discovered in Chile
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Paleontologists find dinosaur fossil from the day of the asteroid
Thanks to carbon dating and a number of other scientific detecting techniques, we can sometimes see moments in time and deduce exactly what happened. It’s a little like solving a crime from 66 million years ago, and, in this case, the crime was the asteroid that killed the … [Read more...] about Paleontologists find dinosaur fossil from the day of the asteroid
Rare fossils found at ancient Australian site
In Australia a number of rare and fragile fossils have been recently excavated by paleontologists. This region in New South Wales was famously called the “dead heart of Australia” over 100 years ago, due to the numerous fossil sites of ancient species found all over the area. The … [Read more...] about Rare fossils found at ancient Australian site
New flower species discovered in 100-million-year-old amber fossil
You might know amber for its aesthetic appeal, but for paleontologists, the gemstone is a thrilling way to find answers to big questions about the evolution, extinction, and conservation of ancient ecosystems. One of the latest amber discoveries to offer such extraordinary … [Read more...] about New flower species discovered in 100-million-year-old amber fossil
Fossil hunter discovers entirely new species of ‘sea dragons’ in England
An amateur fossil hunter has discovered a new species of ‘sea dragons’ dating from 150 million years ago on the southern coast of England. While it couldn’t fly or breathe fire, the new specimen may have been capable of diving at incredible depths. The well-preserved ichthyosaur … [Read more...] about Fossil hunter discovers entirely new species of ‘sea dragons’ in England