Dinosaur
Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger
Spinosaurus, the only known semiaquatic dinosaur predator, joins Tyrannosaurus, Giganotosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus among the largest meat-eating dinosaurs.
160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved
'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research
Scientists solve the mystery of the prehistoric 'Burtele Foot'
106-million years ago, this tiny dino-predator ran faster than any animal living today
Researchers found Dromaeosauriformipes rarus used feathered arms to achieve lift, suggesting early evolution of flapping flight.
Bigger than the dinosaur-killer, asteroid S2 smashed life on Earth into a higher gear
Researchers discovered a 3.26-billion-year-old asteroid impact acted as 'giant fertilizer bomb,' aiding early microbial life.
Melting snows reveal pre-dinosaur ecosystem in Italian Alps
A hiker noticed unusual patterns on a gray stone that resembled footprints.
Volcano, a 22-meter Apatosaurus skeleton, sold for €6 million at French auction
Anonymous buyer plans to donate the skeleton to a museum, says auction house.
6.3 inches-thick dinosaur armor could withstand high-speed car crash, analysis finds
"This thing could tank an F150 going at speed," one of the researchers said.
The world’s best preserved dinosaur had a weird ending, study suggests
Researchers attribute exceptional fossil preservation to rapid sedimentation and burrow collapses.
Hong Kong's first dinosaur fossils, likely from large dinosaur, go on display
The fossils, confirmed to be dated to the Cretaceous period some 145 million to 66 million years ago, need further study to confirm the dinosaur species.
Discovery of oldest sea monster fossil in New Zealand sheds light on dawn of dinosaur age
Oldest polar sea dinosaur vertebra, 246 million years old, found in New Zealand challenges migration theories, shedding light on early Southern Hemisphere reptile presence.
Fossils of 'sea phantom' flying reptile unearthed in Australia
Haliskia means "sea phantom," and this creature may have been a frightful sight airborne above the waves.
Ancient art and fossils: Study reveals early humans' understanding of dinosaurs
A recent study suggests prehistoric humans in Brazil created petroglyphs near dinosaur tracks, indicating intentional association. The findings may reshape views on ancient cultures and paleontology.
