A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, ...

A tiny ancient reptile just revealed the moment breathing as we know it began — and it changed life on Earth forever.

What can bones tell us about life millions of years ago? A paleobiologist decodes chemical clues to uncover how animals lived ...

Oil seep hydrocarbons and oxygen-free mud protected not only bones but also delicate tissues such as skin and cartilage.

Nearly 100 million years ago, snakes weren’t the sleek, limbless creatures we know today—they still had hind legs and even a ...

A prehistoric species of bug with claws has been discovered in Myanmar based on an intact fossil trapped in amber.

A prehistoric species of bug with claws has been discovered in Myanmar based on an intact fossil trapped in amber. The insect was found trapped in amber from a site in Myanmar’s northernmost state of ...

Two skulls and other bones consistent with human remains were found in the area, police said. The children are believed to ...

The Memphis police chief said a chance discovery led investigators to more than a dozen bones belonging to three children ...

Rock shop UnEarthed offers a mix of rocks, crystals, fossils and metaphysical goods, bringing owner Heather Hill's love of geology and "weird things" to the Round Rock and surroun ...

Amber from the Kachin region of Myanmar has preserved a wealth of fossils, offering insights into the diversity of the ...