Fossils

Scientists have described a previously unknown feathered dinosaur species from northwestern China that may explain clusters of broken bird bones at a fossil site.

June 20, 2026 Reported by AI

New research indicates that the earliest primates originated in cold and dry regions of North America rather than tropical forests. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about primate evolution.

Researchers have identified a massive new species of long-necked dinosaur in Thailand that ranks as the largest ever found in Southeast Asia. The discovery adds to the growing list of prehistoric finds in the region.

May 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Scientists have identified traces of original collagen in an Edmontosaurus fossil from South Dakota. The finding, published in 2025, challenges the belief that all biological material is lost during fossilization.