Paleontologists associated with different institutions in Argentina, along with a scientist from the U.K., have identified specks of scales from lepidopterans—a family of winged insects including ...

THE fourteenth of the splendid series of monographs issued, and so liberally distributed, by the U.S Geological Survey, is by Prof. Newberry, and deals with the fossil fishes and plants of the east ...

Though the dinosaurs were all killed by a meteor, not all were created equal in life. This species in particular was adept at survival in a way others weren't.

The supercontinent Pangaea, which was a combination of today’s continents, broke apart at the end of the Triassic period due to large-scale volcanic activity. This volcanic activity was thought to be ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On this fossil Friday, we’d like you to meet the rhynchosaur. This ...