Far below the waves, where sunlight never reaches, a fragment of bone has forced scientists to redraw parts of the human ...

Most shark fossils are just teeth—their cartilage skeletons usually decay long before they can fossilize. But in northwestern Arkansas, a series of geological sites known as the Fayetteville Shale has ...

Discover a quirky Illinois rock shop with a hidden fossil exhibit that feels like stepping back in time. Dinosaurs, fossils, ...

A bizarre fossil called Prototaxites, which was the largest life-form on land 400 million years ago, may have been a ...

Fossils unearthed from the cavern provide a "missing volume" in New Zealand’s natural history, say researchers.

A groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals that giant pythons once roamed Taiwan, offering a new glimpse into the island's ...

In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of ...

Life-sized dinosaurs, hands-on activities and themed programs transform Miller Nature Preserve’s Conservatory into a ...

Fossilized vomit reveals a surprise flying pterosaur in Brazil, offering new insight into how ancient reptiles lived and fed ...

The inclusions are so faint in the unpolished amber that Goethe, despite his interest in observing nature, likely never realized he had insects preserved inside what amount to biological time capsules ...

DINOSAUR, Colo. — Dinosaur National Monument continues to live up to its name and storied history with the discovery of new dinosaur fossils. The National Park Service (NPS) reported on Jan. 16 that ...

A set of rare marine fossils dating back 340 million years has been uncovered in England’s Peak District, offering scientists and historians an unusually clear window into prehistoric sea life. The ...