The Latest Breaking News on Paleontology

Study reveals how Titanosaurs, earth’s biggest land animals, survived so long

The secret to titanosaurs’ remarkable biological success may be how they merged the best of both reptile and mammal characteristics to form a unique way of life.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Quest to declare Anthropocene an epoch descends into epic row

Vote against formal geological recognition of ‘age of the humans’ is claimed to have violated committee rules

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

I discovered thousands of fossils after retiring. Now I’m nearly 80 and still going strong

I’ve built up a collection from a beach in Weymouth that could help to establish what biodiversity in the UK was like over the course of millions of years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

A special fund to save Purple Frog, a ‘living fossil’, in the Western Ghats

Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund established to protect unique Purple Frog and other lesser-known endangered species.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Scientists discover the anatomy behind the songs of baleen whales

Baleen whales use unique larynx structure to produce underwater vocalizations, facing challenges from human-made shipping noises.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

An asteroid will hit Earth at some point. What can we do about it?

Any day now, it could happen: We could detect an asteroid on an Earth-crossing trajectory. It might be tomorrow; it might be a thousand years from now. So what can we do about it?

Space · Feb 21, 2024

New study finds one of the oldest animal mummies is a forged fossil

A new study has revealed a surprising truth about a fossil celebrated for decades as one of the best-preserved fossils from the Alps

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

What was the first dinosaur and why do cats like to eat butter? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024

5 best shows like 'La Brea' to watch now that it's ended

Watch the best shows like "La Brea," including "Lost" and "Under the Dome"

Tom’s Guide · Feb 17, 2024

28 Backhanded Remarks From Kids That Made Their Parents Feel Prehistorically Old

28 truly 'brutal' things said to parents by their kids that show they actually consider parents to be very old. The post 28 Backhanded Remarks From Kids That Made Their Parents Feel Prehistorically Old first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Feb 1, 2024