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Archaeopteryx: Birds or Dinosaurs?

In: Evolution

By: Kristina Bjoran

There has long been a debate over the evolution of birds, though when faced with the histology of the Archaeopteryx, dinosaurs are birds' most likely ancestors. more...

Fossil Footprints and Hominid Evolution

In: Evolution

By: Lito Apostolakou

The extraordinary fossil footprints discovered in Africa provide crucial evidence about hominid evolution, or how early man walked. more...

The Case of the Imaginary Dinosaurs and Fossils

In: Paleontology (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

Recently, paleontologists came to the realization that perhaps one-third of "discovered" dinosaur species are simply younger or older versions of other dinosaurs. more...

New Dinosaur Extinction Theories

In: Dinosaurs

By: Rupert Taylor

The accepted theory is that collision with an asteroid caused the demise of the dinosaurs; this supposition is now being updated. more...

Neanderthal Diet or Cavemen Eating Habits

In: Evolution

By: Lito Apostolakou

The Neanderthals were capable predators and existed on a protein diet ranging from dolphin to dead animals. more...

The World's Largest Snake

In: Paleozoology

By: Kristina Bjoran

Earlier this year, scientists discovered a prehistoric snake skeleton that puts even the most extreme horror movie monsters to shame. more...

Foraminifera Tell a Story of Climate Change

In: Paleontology (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

Paleontologists, climatologists, and geologists work to piece together the fragments of the world's climate history by drilling for ancient fossils. more...

Laser Technology and Fossils

In: Paleontology (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

Cutting-edge paleontologists are utilizing laser technology by applying 3D imaging to fossils to aid in the preservation of the ancient relics. more...

Life in the Triassic Period

In: Paleontology (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

Rebounding from a mass extinction, the Triassic period saw the rise of reptiles and dinosaurs, the splitting of a continent, and the appearance of the first mammals. more...

Buffalo Paleontologists Discover a New Dinosaur

In: Dinosaurs

By: Kristina Bjoran

A Paleontologist husband and wife team recently discovered what seems to be a new type of anklyosaur, shedding light on the evolution of nature's army tank. more...

Eons and Eras in Geology and Paleontology

In: Paleontology (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

To truly begin to understand paleontology, it is first important to have a good grasp on the basic geological timeline in which all life has existed. more...

The Evolution of Whales and Dolphins

In: Evolution

By: Kristina Bjoran

Whales and dolphins have long fascinated people and remain an image of paramount beauty and oceanic grace. But where did they come from? more...

Microfossils and Paleontology

In: Paleontology (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

When many hear the word "paleontology," images of massive dinosaurs come immediately to mind. However, it is the tiny microfossils that form the base of paleontology. more...

The Case for Smart Birds

In: Evolution

By: Mary Desaulniers

Birds might have small brains, but they are uncommonly intelligent. more...

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