In 2001, a fossil collector named Chris Moore was scouring the rocks of the Golden Cap area of Dorset when he noticed ancient ...

A fossil found over two decades ago on England’s Jurassic Coast has proved to be one of the most significant discoveries of ...

When did these blockhead dinosaurs get their domes? A new fossil is “the specimen we have all been waiting for.” ...

In a remarkable discovery, three school kids uncovered a rare juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex fossil while hiking in North Dakota, sparking significant interest in the paleontological community. This ...

Instantly recognizable by their spiral shells, these ancient predators were relatives of modern squid and octopuses. Because ...

Fossilization is a fickle process. Many fossils are fragmented, scattered (often broken) bones turned slowly to stone over millions of years. When most organisms die, their tissues are exposed to the ...

It’s also the first pterosaur ever found in Syria. Pterosaurs were large dinosaur relatives that were the first vertebrate species to evolve to have the ability of active flight, a trait we see now in ...

Researchers say the finding provides new insights into the history of Asia’s rainforests. For the first time, researchers have uncovered fossil remains belonging to a tropical tree species that still ...

Rare gemstones, prehistoric fossils, crystals, meteorites and more are returning to the NJ Gem Show in October. The family-friendly event at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave.