We could learn something from them.

UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in normal daylight. This method has often been used on the fossilized seashells from the Earth's current ...

A recent announcement that a fossil discovery in India was just residue from a bee’s nest was a reminder of the importance of science correcting itself. By Joshua Sokol At its best, paleontology opens ...

Researchers reveal Prototaxites, a giant Devonian fossil, was not a fungus or plant but a unique extinct lineage.

A new examination of teeth from 11 Neanderthal and early human fossils shows that modern humans are slower than our ancestors to reach full maturity (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ...

Scientists in China have identified 15-million-year-old freshwater fish fossils from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, revealing a warmer climate.

UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in normal daylight. This method has often been used on the fossilised seashells from the Earth’s current ...