Palaeontologist Sarah Gabbott explains what’s so unusual about her discovery, which she named as part of the process of describing it scientifically. The fossil is about 50cm long and has 46 almost ...

Fossil found in South Africa named Keurbos susanae after 25 yearsExceptionally preserved soft tissue from post-extinction ...

you can dig and split shale for days and not find a single fossil! But we know there are some in there because of discoveries made previously. I found two specimens. The first one is complete but the ...

Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia, crossing a land bridge connecting the ...

Now, the caves deemed by scientists to hold the key to understanding where humans came from, are open again to anyone visiting South Africa.The Sterkfontein Caves yielded numerous fossil discoveries ...

Tory Lanez recovering from prison assault The Canadian rapper was attacked at the California prison where he’s serving a ...

Fired by a political animus and what constitutes good science, the “Naledi Wars” show no immediate sign of abating.

Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia, crossing a land bridge connecting the continents more than 70 million years ago, according to a new study.

Some creatures made it from the prehistoric era to today. Discover 5 species that have survived since the age of dinosaurs.

Researchers trace T. rex origins to Asia and megaraptors to Gondwana. Climate changes and predator extinction fueled their ...

In today’s fast-changing world, where species are constantly evolving and many are disappearing, it’s fascinating to learn ...