A remarkable fossil unearthed in Africa is rewriting the story of dinosaur origins. The 225-million-year-old leg bone, ...

Studying bromalites helped paleontologists piece together how the reptiles came to rule a part of the prehistoric world. Coprolites of herbivorous dinosaurs that were found to contain numerous plant ...

Imagine the era of giant snakes dominating Earth; the massive size could easily hunt creatures larger than them. These ...

There’s been speculation, but no solid proof. By Andrew Coletti Published Dec 1, 2025 9:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs ...

Beneath the surface of a Colombian coal mine, scientists made a discovery so extraordinary that it rewrote what we know about giant reptiles. In 2009, researchers unearthed fossil remains of an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Extinct species are every bit as interesting as those that ...

Meet Shasta County's ancient predators, some that dwarfed Tyrannosaurus rex Ancient ancestors to squid swam in the salty water that once covered Redding Prehistoric 10-foot 'sea lizard' once lived in ...

Kristi Curry Rogers receives funding from The National Science Foundation and the David B. Jones Foundation. It may be hard to imagine, but once upon a time, dinosaurs didn’t dominate their world.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

NEW HAVEN — After nearly four years under wraps, the 110-foot mural that inspired a generation of paleontologists and influenced the design of fictional monster Godzilla is back. The Age of Reptiles ...