Paleontology

Triassic Reptiles Braved ‘Hell Zones’ to Conquer the Earth

New study reveals how small reptiles crossed a scorched Earth after the Permian extinction—paving the way for dinosaurs.

Caught in the Act: A Sauropod’s Final Meal

What did dinosaurs really eat? This Australian fossil reveals a sauropod’s diet with stunning clarity — from conifers to flowering plants.

Ancient Sailors of Southeast Asia Rewrite Human History

Long before Polynesian voyagers, the ancient inhabitants of the Philippine islands were building boats, catching sharks, and crafting shell tools. A stunning new discovery proves they mastered the seas over 35,000 years ago.

What Prehistoric Herbivores Can Teach Us About Survival

Even as species vanished, large herbivore ecosystems held steady for 60 million years — until now. Could our age be the final tipping point?

Jurassic Fungal Fossil Rewrites the Timeline of Symbiosis

A fossil from Jurassic China reveals the earliest known blue-stain fungus, predating bark beetles and reshaping fungal evolution.

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