A rare fossilized dinosaur dropping from Montana reveals preserved feathers and fish scales, offering new insights into ancient bird evolution. A remarkable discovery from Montana’s Hell Creek Formation has offered scientists a rare, multi-layered...

Genetic study reveals two unknown archaic hominin lineages that still contribute DNA to modern humans, highlighting a more complex evolutionary history. A recent analysis suggests that a previously unidentified human branch mixed with the ancestors of...

Six 419-million-year-old jawless fish fossils discovered in China are challenging scientists to rethink how these ancient creatures lived and evolved. A newly identified species of armored, jawless fish discovered in southwestern China is providing...

Mysterious footprints found in an ancient Brazilian desert don’t match any known dinosaur or crocodile species, leaving scientists with a prehistoric puzzle. Paleontologists in Brazil have uncovered a series of 130-million-year-old footprints that...

Three ancient Spanish skull fragments uncover an unexpected chapter in human evolution, challenging existing theories about our ancestors. Three parietal bone fragments recovered from the Gran Dolina cave in northern Spain have revealed a cranial...

Researchers have discovered a surprising trait shared by six ancient mammal species separated by 45 million years of evolution. Here is what they found. New research suggests that the ancestors of modern mammals maintained a low profile during the age...

A surprising fossil discovery in the Atacama Desert suggests the world’s driest landscape was once a lush environment teeming with unexpected wildlife. The Atacama Desert is widely recognized as the oldest continuously arid region on Earth, with...

Study of a famous meteorite reveals unexpected findings that could reshape how future Mars missions hunt for ancient life. During a standard quality check for a forthcoming Mars explorer, scientists uncovered an unexpected source of contamination....

New research analyzing fossilized limb bones reveals a crucial turning point in when and how our ancient ancestors first committed to walking on two legs. New evidence derived from the analysis of fossilized limb bones indicates that our early...

Fossil study reveals Homo floresiensis likely survived by scavenging Komodo dragon kills, not hunting large prey. A fresh analysis of fossil remains from the Indonesian island of Flores is overturning the long‑standing view of Homo floresiensis as a...

Rare 70-million-year-old underground egg captured on live camera; scientists say it could be the continent’s sole example. A team of Argentine paleontologists has announced the recovery of a nearly complete fossil egg dating back roughly 70 million...

New evidence from fossilized teeth suggests that coastal dinosaurs may have scavenged marine life after storms, revealing a surprising Cretaceous diet. Hidden within the fossilized teeth of ancient North American dinosaurs, researchers have uncovered...

A lone Thai dinosaur fossil, found without the usual bone pile, uncovers a previously unidentified feature, reshaping our understanding. Researchers have announced a new sauropod species from northeastern Thailand, naming it Uragasaurus kalasinensis....

Rare dinosaur footprints preserved in coastal rock along South Africa’s Western Cape reveal that large dinosaurs once crossed muddy tidal flats during the Early Cretaceous. Along South Africa’s southern coast, the shoreline looks ordinary most of the...

A teen’s hike leads to a rare, well‑preserved ancient ring, proving some relics evade traditional digs. While scouring the slopes of Mount Carmel for fossils, 13‑year‑old Yair Whiteson uncovered a bronze ring that dates back roughly 1,800 years,...

Scientists have discovered a 99-million-year-old insect in amber with specialized, extendable mouthparts evolved to reach hidden plant fluids in tree bark. A newly identified species of ancient planthopper has shed light on a remarkable, forgotten...

New genetic analysis of ancient DNA uncovers a surprising chapter in human history, revealing secrets hidden for tens of thousands of years. Modern humans still carry DNA from two previously unknown extinct human lineages, according to a new study from...

Scientists have brought the Jurassic forest to life by reconstructing the prehistoric songs of insects using 165-million-year-old fossil wing structures. For more than 165 million years, the soundscapes of the Jurassic period have remained locked in...

Archaeologists have unearthed a groundbreaking, previously undocumented human history hidden deep beneath Tanzania’s famous wildlife paradise. Archaeologists working in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park have unearthed a trove of historical evidence,...

The world’s longest cave system held an unexpected secret. Explorers ventured into the darkness and discovered a surprising resident scientists never saw coming. Spanning more than 686 km (426 mi) beneath Kentucky’s landscape, Mammoth Cave stands as...