Fossils - Page 28

May 26, 2017

Sea-dwelling mega-reptile the size of a Bus ruled the ancient oceans 130 million years ago, scientists discover

A sea-dwelling reptile the size of a bus has been identified for the first time from a giant fossil found in Russia.

May 23, 2017

Scientists may have discovered the oldest evidence of life on land

Ancient rocks found in a remote stretch of Western Australia may contain the world's oldest known evidence of life on land, a new study finds.

April 6, 2017

DNA analysis shows 13,000-year-old mummy girl suffered from periods of famine

Mitochondrial DNA analysis shows her to be the genetic link between Paleoamericans and the modern-day indigenous people.

March 14, 2017

Scientists stumped by crocodile eggs found in dinosaur nests

Crocodiles and their ancestors have been roaming the Earth for 200 million years, rubbing shoulders (do crocodiles even have shoulders?)

March 2, 2017

Scientists discover world's most ancient fossils

Scientists have found tiny fossils that are thinner than a human hair and are an astounding 3.7 billion years old, making them the oldest known fossils on Earth.

February 22, 2017

Fossil of 'monster' worm with snapping jaws discovered

The fossil of the giant worm with “terrifying” jaws was found in a museum.

February 20, 2017

Plane-sized flying reptile was a feared killer in Transylvania

A giant flying reptile may have been the largest and most feared predator in ancient Transylvania.

February 16, 2017

Ancient 'Nessie' delivered live baby sea monsters

The "birth plan" of an ancient Nessie look-alike didn't involve laying a giant egg, but rather delivering a live baby sea monster, a new study finds.

February 14, 2017

Mexican museum shows off dino discovery

Mexico's Desert Museum has unveiled a replica of a new dinosaur species, Yehuecauhceretops.

February 6, 2017

Ancient 'naked' worm did a little dance to catch seafood

About 500 million years ago, a squishy, thumb-size sea creature did a little dance — waving its upper limbs around in the ocean in a never-ending attempt to ensnarl some tasty morsels floating by.