Tag: fossil
Lighting Up the Jurassic World
Thanks to a new technique using infrared light, researchers have probed into the soft tissue of dinosaurs from 195 million years ago.
Who Are You Calling an Animal?
The curious case of an immobile ocean organism from 500 million years ago is making some rethink what it means to be an animal.
Add Hominin
Deep in a Siberian cave, the bones of ancient human ancestors reveal new branches of our family tree.
Set Free After 100 Million Years
Two tiny bird fossils from the Cretaceous Period have been discovered encased in amber, and they've got quite the story to tell.
Oh Baby Dinosaur, How Do You Grow?
Studying 300-million-year-old fossils makes paleontology cool; learning timeless lessons about life on Earth is what makes it essential.