Fossils

Scientists have identified a new species of land-dwelling crocodylomorph from 215 million years ago in Gloucester, UK. Named Galahadosuchus jonesi, the reptile had a slender, greyhound-like build for fast movement on land. The discovery honors a schoolteacher who inspired the lead researcher.

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI

A study of rare fossils reveals that Anchiornis, a feathered dinosaur from 160 million years ago, likely could not fly due to irregular molting patterns in its wing feathers. Researchers led by Dr. Yosef Kiat from Tel Aviv University analyzed nine well-preserved specimens from eastern China. The findings, published in Communications Biology, suggest flight evolution in dinosaurs was more complex than previously thought.

The municipality of Villavieja and the Desierto de La Tatacoa in Huila become key locations for the documentary Amazon Extremes, a production for PBS's NOVA series exploring the Amazon's history across Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.

February 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Scientists have identified a 307-million-year-old fossil as one of the earliest known land vertebrates to consume plants. The creature, named Tyrannoroter heberti, featured specialized teeth for grinding vegetation. This discovery challenges previous understandings of early terrestrial diets.