More than 300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous Period, much of northern Illinois outside Chicago—including what is ...

In just the last several months, de-extinction — bringing back extinct species by recreating them or organisms that resemble ...

In 1991, paleontologists discovered the fossilized remains of an enormous Tyrannosaurus rex that would have weighed nearly 20 ...

A new study published in Scientific Reports uncovers a tragic feeding mistake preserved in stone: Jurassic fish of the genus Tharsis choked to death while attempting to swallow squid-like cephalopods ...

Paleontologists have uncovered in Arizona a Triassic treasure trove of fossils dating back 209 million years ago.

A cache of Triassic fossils in Arizona has revealed Eotephradactylus mcintireae, or "ash-winged dawn goddess," the oldest ...

Scientists are unearthing the vibrant colours of ancient birds and feathered dinosaurs using advanced technology. Fossil analysis reveals melanosomes, ...

Scientists at the University of Lausanne unveil the mystery of fossilization, revealing that an animal's internal chemistry significantly impacts its preservation. Protein-rich bodies trigger ...

Fossilization favors larger, protein-rich animals because they create oxygen-poor conditions that slow decay, helping explain gaps in the fossil record and the dominance of arthropods in ancient ...

Paneth, N.S., Joyner, M.J. and Casadevall, A. (2022) The Fossilization of Randomized Clinical Trials. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 132, e158499.

Why this matters for paleontology Understanding how size and body chemistry influence fossilization changes how paleontologists interpret ancient ecosystems. It helps separate the absence of fossils ...