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Scientists discovered over 100 fossils in Canada's Northwest Territories that push back evidence of animal movement and sexual reproduction by 10 million years. The 567-million-year-old specimens reveal how life transitioned from microscopic organisms to complex animals capable of moving, feeding, and reproducing.
Scientists discovered fossil evidence of 13-foot pythons that roamed Taiwan nearly half a million years ago, revealing a dramatically different ancient ecosystem. The find marks the first confirmed python fossil on the island, where no such giant snakes exist today.
Scientists discovered a 252-million-year-old fossilized embryo in South Africa that proves our mammal ancestors laid eggs and reveals how they survived Earth's worst mass extinction. The find marks the first confirmed evidence of egg-laying in therapsids, the prehistoric creatures that gave rise to modern mammals.
A badly crushed dinosaur skull dismissed as terrible turned out to be the only evidence of an ancient lineage that survived millions of years. A Virginia Tech student spent two years reconstructing the fossil and discovered a new species that's rewriting what we know about dinosaur evolution.
Scientists in Wyoming discovered four fossil snakes curled together in an ancient burrow, possibly the oldest evidence of snakes gathering for survival. The 34-million-year-old find is rewriting the story of how modern boas evolved.
Scientists in Canada's Northwest Territories discovered fossils that are 567 million years old, making them the oldest evidence of animal movement and sexual reproduction ever found. The discovery suggests complex life may have begun in deep ocean waters, not shallow coastlines as scientists long believed.
Scientists found the first real evidence that giant Diplodocus dinosaurs had patterned, colorful skin 150 million years ago. Microscopic structures in fossilized skin from Montana reveal young dinosaurs likely sported dark spots and reflective patches for camouflage.
A 550-million-year-old sea sponge fossil just explained why the earliest animals seemed to vanish from history. The discovery reveals that ancient sponges were too soft to fossilize, solving a puzzle that has stumped scientists for decades.
Scientists discovered fossils of six modern fish groups in Egypt, filling a mysterious 10-million-year gap in the fossil record after the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. The find shows how today's ocean fish rapidly evolved after one of Earth's biggest disasters.
Scientists discovered over 100 fossils in northwestern Canada that show complex animals evolved up to 10 million years earlier than we thought. The find reveals creatures could move and hunt millions of years before similar fossils found anywhere else.
A single fossilized ammonite, discovered by teenage David Attenborough in the English countryside, ignited a passion that would inspire decades of groundbreaking nature documentaries. Now at 99, he still treasures the thrill of those childhood fossil hunts.
Construction workers accidentally discovered dinosaur fossils at Dinosaur National Monument last September, marking the first fossil excavation at that location since 1924. Scientists believe the 3,000 pounds of fossils belong to Diplodocus, an 80-foot-long giant that once roamed Colorado in herds.
Workers paving a parking lot in Colorado accidentally discovered the first new dinosaur fossils at Dinosaur National Monument in over a century. The 3,000-pound haul likely belongs to a Diplodocus and is now being studied alongside fossils dating back 150 million years.
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Scientists in China discovered over 700 fossils showing complex animals existed 15 million years earlier than we thought. The find bridges a mysterious gap in evolution and reveals our ancient ancestors appeared much sooner than fossil records showed.
For every dollar invested in fossil fuels this year, nearly two dollars are flowing into clean energy. Even when you add massive government subsidies to fossil fuels, clean energy still comes out ahead.
A Tennessee discovery center and fossil museum are teaming up for a free day of hands-on science fun. Kids can build robots, cast fossils, and explore with 15+ community organizations this Saturday.
Construction crews renovating a Colorado parking lot got a prehistoric surprise when they uncovered fossils from a long-neck dinosaur that had been hidden under asphalt for over a century. The discovery marks the first fossil excavation at Dinosaur National Monument in more than 100 years.
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A 300-million-year-old fossil once crowned the world's earliest octopus has been revealed as an imposter. Scientists used advanced X-ray technology to discover the creature was actually a nautilus relative, rewriting our understanding of when octopuses first appeared.
A museum scientist discovered a fossilized giant echidna skull that had been sitting in storage since 1907, proving these ancient creatures once roamed Victoria. The finding connects fossil sites across Australia and reveals how Ice Age animals spread across the continent.
Scientists in the Dominican Republic discovered something strange inside fossil tooth sockets: perfectly preserved mud nests built by ancient solitary bees. It's the first time this clever nesting behavior has ever been found in the fossil record.
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