Rare fossil in a fossil reveals a dinosaur's surprising last mealJuly 11, 2019 – The discovery not only uncovers a new species of ancient lizard, it shakes up our understanding of the food web 140 million years ago.
The World's Best Trips for Dinosaur LoversJuly 05, 2018 – A seasoned paleontologist reveals her favorite fossil-focused spots.
Meet the new dinosaur known as the “destroyer of shins”February 14, 2019 – The mighty Zuul crurivastator, a recently discovered Cretaceous dinosaur, had a sledgehammer tail that could topple tyrannosaurs.
New species of incredible 'living tank' dinosaur unveiledDecember 17, 2018 – Even fierce tyrannosaurs would have been afraid of Zuul, a club-tailed Cretaceous beast known as the "destroyer of shins."
Volcanoes may have helped life bounce back after dinosaur-killing asteroid strikeJune 29, 2020 – New models show that volcanic activity could have helped warm the planet after years of catastrophic darkness and cold.
Volcanoes, Then an Asteroid, Wiped Out the DinosaursFebruary 07, 2018 – Several species went extinct before the impact 66 million years ago, adding to evidence that volcanoes were a culprit in the mass die-off.
'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil, hidden from science for 14 years, could finally reveal its secretsNovember 17, 2020 – An exquisitely preserved specimen of a T. rex and Triceratops, tangled together as though they died in combat, has been acquired by a North Carolina museum after more than a decade in private hands.
Exclusive: Gem-like fossils reveal stunning new dinosaur speciesJune 03, 2019 – Four members of this newly described plant-eater were found together in what may be Australia’s first known dinosaur herd.
First fossil lungs found in dinosaur-era birdOctober 22, 2018 – Preserved for 120 million years, the organs offer fresh perspective on the origins of avian flight.
Exclusive: Stunning snail found in dinosaur-era amberOctober 11, 2018 – A record-setting fossil from Myanmar reveals the detailed anatomy of ancient snails' soft tissues.
Our Love Affair With DinosaursDecember 19, 2017 – Why are we so obsessed with these extinct animals?
Why Today is the Golden Age for Dinosaur DiscoveriesJune 02, 2018 – As more countries open their borders to paleontology, a new generation of dino hunters is uncovering almost one new species a week.
'Messy' New Species of Dinosaur-Era Bird DiscoveredSeptember 24, 2018 – The odd animal, named Jinguofortis perplexus, displays an unusual mosaic of bird and dinosaur features.
Would dinosaurs have died without an asteroid strike? Here's the science.March 06, 2019 – A new look at how dinosaurs fared before the catastrophe may also help scientists better understand responses to modern climate change.
How dinosaurs are brought back to life—through artNovember 16, 2018 – These artists use scientific rigor to show how prehistoric life can still be connected to the modern world.
Mass Shark Extinction Triggered by Dinosaur-Killing AsteroidAugust 02, 2018 – By studying fossilized shark teeth, researchers have found that the same asteroid that killed the non-avian dinosaurs laid groundwork for today’s shark species.