During the process of fossilization, all organic compounds--such as those that make up cells and tissues—disappear, leaving behind remains composed strictly of mineral.…
Updated 17 February, 2023 - 22:00 Nathan Falde Scientists have discovered what appears to be the world’s biggest penguin species known to have…
The fossilized skeletons of strange creatures—odd, beaked fish with teeth and ‘feet’—were uncovered by quarry workers in southwestern England in the early 1800’s.…
Updated 11 September, 2022 - 22:55 Cecilia Bogaard Believe it or not, but 100 million years ago the area of the present-day scorching…
Updated 17 February, 2023 - 01:00 Cecilia Bogaard Believe it or not, but once upon a time, in the area we now know…
By Lars Schmitz & Jingmai Kathleen O'Connor / The Conversation In 2016, our colleague Xing Lida held up a small piece of polished,…