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Science June 20

Mysterious 'dragon man' skull found in the 1930s finally identified

Researchers identify 146,000-year-old 'dragon man' skull as a Denisovan using dental calculus after DNA extraction attempts failed, revealing insights about this human species.

Travel May 19

Paleontologists聽discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.

Dinosaurs May 14

Scientists uncover new secrets of rare feathered fossil showing early bird evolution

A Chicago fossil of Archaeopteryx uncovers unknown features, supporting theories of bird evolution from dinosaurs and highlighting its unique flight adaptations.

Travel March 17

Travelers can hunt for million-year-old fossils and more valuable treasures in these spots

Travelers can dig up 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils in New Jersey or mine for diamonds at an Arizona state park. See more U.S. locations where you can hunt for treasures.

Travel March 1

Ancient dinosaur footprint dating back 100 million years discovered near coastal town

A paleontologist describes how he unearthed a 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprint on a beach in England. The "massive" print is of the Iguanodon species.

Fossils December 18, 2024

Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'

A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.

Fossils September 6, 2024

Ancient plant life unearthed in 53-million-year-old forest in Tasmania

A recent Ph.D. graduate conducted a dig in a 53-million-year-old forest, where she uncovered ancient plant fossils, including several new species.

CANCER July 11, 2024

Ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove brain cancer from skull 4,000 years ago, study finds

A new study took a closer look at lesions in two Ancient Egyptian skulls, one showing evidence of successful post-traumatic care and the other an attempted removal of brain cancer.

LIFESTYLE June 18, 2024

Florida family finds 'monster' megalodon tooth while on vacation: 'Experience of a lifetime'

A Florida man and his fossil-loving family uncovered a major archeological treasure while excavating during their vacation in Summerville, South Carolina, this month.

North Dakota June 4, 2024

Three boys discover rare T. rex fossil in North Dakota

Three young boys discovered a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil nearly two years ago, and this summer their find will be featured in a documentary while a museum continues work to fully uncover.