#paleontology

#paleontology

Pterosaur tail vanes aided in maneuvering during flight, revealed by advanced laser scanning technology.

Scientists revealed significant differences between a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten and modern lion cubs, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric mammals.

California's Central Valley is a significant location for fossil discoveries, including dinosaurs and marine reptiles.

A complete mastodon jaw was discovered in a backyard in Orange County, New York, marking a significant paleontological find.

The discovery of a 161-million-year-old tadpole fossil reveals new insights into amphibian evolution.

A new species of burrowing amphibian was discovered by David Lovelace in Wyoming's Serendipity Beds, challenging previous assumptions about fossil saturation.

Mass extinctions share common origins, chiefly large-scale volcanism, but differ in outcomes, with the current age possibly leading to a sixth.

Future paleontologists may find our discarded materials, termed technofossils, more enduring than biological remains.

Researchers have discovered detailed soft tissue characteristics of plesiosaurs, revealing humanlike skin and fishy scales, changing our understanding of their evolution.

Prototaxites may represent a unique life form, distinct from known organisms, suggested by new analyses from Edinburgh scientists.

Ground sloths displayed significant diversity in size and fur adaptations due to their varied habitats across the Americas.

The largest fully-preserved dinosaur claw has been discovered, yielding new insights into dinosaur characteristics and behaviors.

Fossilized feces and vomit provide essential clues to understanding how dinosaurs evolved to dominate their ecosystems.

Advancements in quantum computing are being made with the development of 'qudits', which can represent more complex states than traditional qubits.

New dinosaur fossils discovered in East Sussex suggest England once had diverse carnivorous dinosaurs, similar to those in Jurassic Park.

Fossilized digestive contents reveal insights into dinosaurs' diets and dominance, supporting theories of both catastrophic events and evolutionary adaptations.

The discovery of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth in Siberia provides unprecedented insight into prehistoric life due to its exceptional preservation.

A recent discovery of a saber-toothed cat cub provides unprecedented insight into Ice Age predators.

The Edelman Fossil Park reveals crucial insights linking past mass extinctions to current climate change challenges.

Human arrival in Australia likely played a significant role in kangaroo extinction over climate changes.

A new method for fast-fossilizing amber could unveil hidden biochemistry that formed over millions of years.

Apex, a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, is one of the largest and most complete specimens and will be displayed at AMNH starting December 8.

The evolution of bird brains shows complex intelligence comparable to mammals, with new fossil evidence shedding light on this evolutionary path.

The discovery of a saber-toothed cat mummy is a significant find in paleontology, being the first of its kind in 28,000 years.

The mummified remains of a sabre-toothed cat cub provide unprecedented insights into the species' morphology and development.

The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.

La Tormenta museum showcases the rich fossil history of the Tatacoa Desert, highlighting a unique geological period dominated by birds.

Life evolved slowly during the Proterozoic Eon, with a billion-year period referred to as the Boring Billion marked by low evolutionary progress.

Saber teeth are optimized for puncturing prey but sacrificed durability, likely contributing to the downfall of saber-toothed predators.

The discovery of an extensive dinosaur trackway in Britain provides unique insights into prehistoric life and suggests potential for more finds.

The discovery of dinosaur footprints in southern England provides insight into prehistoric life and interactions, marking a significant paleontological find.

Apex, the largest Stegosaurus skeleton found, sold for $44.6 million and raises ethical questions about fossil ownership in paleontology.

Significant dinosaur footprints were recently discovered in Oxfordshire, marking an important paleontological find in Britain.

Fossilized footprints of two ancient hominin species suggest they coexisted and may have interacted around 1.5 million years ago.

The discovery of dinosaur footprints in Oxfordshire enhances our understanding of the Jurassic era and highlights the importance of modern technology in paleontological research.

A perfectly preserved saber-toothed kitten has been discovered in the Arctic, providing new insights into its morphology and living conditions during the ice age.

The discovery of a remarkably preserved baby woolly mammoth named Yana in Siberia provides unprecedented insights into Ice Age fauna.

The Yixian Formation's dinosaur fossils offer profound insights, with a new hypothesis suggesting burrow collapses contributed to their preservation instead of volcanic activity.

A record-breaking stegosaurus fossil purchased for $44.6 million will be exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History in a public loan.