Fossils
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FossilsFeathered fossils
Scientists have discovered evidence of feathers on one of the biggest dinosaurs yet.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsA big, weird dino
A newly discovered genus of feathered dinosaurs was surprisingly huge and heavy for its shape.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsA Living Fossil
Scientists have discovered that an Asian rodent belongs to a family of animals that had been thought to be extinct.
By J. L. Pegg -
FossilsAn Ancient Feathered Biplane
A dinosaur may have glided from tree to tree on two sets of wings, one below the other.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsFossil Forests
The remains of ancient trees can help us better understand the effects of climate change on Earth.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsBattling Mastodons
Marks on fossil tusks suggest that male mastodons were fierce warriors.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsFlying on Wings and Legs
An ancient bird had feathers on its legs that may have helped it fly.
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FossilsA Rainforest Trapped in Amber
Tiny fossils show that rainforests existed in the western Amazon millions of years ago.
By Eric Jaffe -
FossilsDinosaur dig
Researchers uncover the fossil bones of a new species of long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur.
By Sid Perkins -
FossilsSupersight for a Dino King
Tyrannosaurus rex had some of the best vision in animal history.
By Emily Sohn -
FossilsAn Ancient Spider’s Web
The diets of some spiders haven't changed much in millions of years.
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FossilsMammals in the shadow of dinosaurs
Not all early mammals that lived in the age of dinosaurs were shy and retiring.
By Emily Sohn