Fossils

Fossils 4 days ago

Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'

A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.

Fossils September 6

Ancient plant life unearthed in 53-million-year-old forest in Tasmania

A recent Ph.D. graduate conducted a dig in a 53-million-year-old forest, where she uncovered ancient plant fossils, including several new species.

CANCER July 11

Ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove brain cancer from skull 4,000 years ago, study finds

A new study took a closer look at lesions in two Ancient Egyptian skulls, one showing evidence of successful post-traumatic care and the other an attempted removal of brain cancer.

LIFESTYLE June 18

Florida family finds 'monster' megalodon tooth while on vacation: 'Experience of a lifetime'

A Florida man and his fossil-loving family uncovered a major archeological treasure while excavating during their vacation in Summerville, South Carolina, this month.

North Dakota June 4

Three boys discover rare T. rex fossil in North Dakota

Three young boys discovered a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil nearly two years ago, and this summer their find will be featured in a documentary while a museum continues work to fully uncover.

Dinosaurs May 15

New research estimates when first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed the Earth

The first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have lived about 180 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Current Biology.

Amphibians March 22

Creature named after Kermit the Frog offers clues on amphibian evolution, scientists say

Texas scientists say that a fossilized skull dating back 270 million years was named Kermitops gratus after the beloved Muppet character Kermit the Frog.

Dinosaurs January 7

What we thought we knew about T rex was wrong, researchers say in new study

A new fossil study is casting doubt on long-held beliefs that smaller versions of the Tyrannosaurs rex were adolescent versions of their famous adult counterparts.

North Dakota January 1

North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil, including 7-foot-long tusk: 'Exciting find'

While working earlier this year in North Dakota, a group of coal miners discovered an ancient mammoth fossil, which included a seven-foot-long tusk.

Climate Change December 2, 2023

US commits to shutting down its coal plants during COP28

The United States has committed to building no new coal plants and phasing out existing plants as part of its plan to tackle climate change