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April 13, 2026

Ancient ocean mystery deepens as long-misidentified fossil is finally revealed by researchers

The world's oldest octopus fossil is no longer an octopus. A new study by researchers says the 300-million-year-old creature was actually a relative of a nautilus.

June 20, 2025

Mysterious 'dragon man' skull found in the 1930s finally identified

Researchers identify 146,000-year-old 'dragon man' skull as a Denisovan using dental calculus after DNA extraction attempts failed, revealing insights about this human species.

May 19, 2025

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.

May 14, 2025

Scientists uncover new secrets of rare feathered fossil showing early bird evolution

A Chicago fossil of Archaeopteryx uncovers unknown features, supporting theories of bird evolution from dinosaurs and highlighting its unique flight adaptations.

March 17, 2025

Travelers can hunt for million-year-old fossils and more valuable treasures in these spots

Travelers can dig up 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils in New Jersey or mine for diamonds at an Arizona state park. See more U.S. locations where you can hunt for treasures.

March 1, 2025

Ancient dinosaur footprint dating back 100 million years discovered near coastal town

A paleontologist describes how he unearthed a 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprint on a beach in England. The "massive" print is of the Iguanodon species.

December 18, 2024

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.

September 6, 2024

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.

July 11, 2024

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.

June 18, 2024

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.