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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNA Paleontologist Matched Two Halves of the Same Fossil Stored at Different Museums—and Discovered a New SpeciesMeet Sphenodraco scandentis, a tree-dwelling, lizard-like reptile that roamed around with the dinosaurs during the Late Jurassic period roughly 145 million years ago
The newly-found fossils are 209 million years old and include pterosaurs, primitive frogs and lizard-like reptiles
A new dinosaur species unearthed from the famed Morrison Formation in Colorado has been identified, according to a journal article published last week in London.
Strange cone-shaped rocks led scientists to the hidden remains of one of Earth’s oldest asteroid impacts. It could help us find fossil life on Mars.
Want to find some blue sea glass? How about a fossil, or a cool rock? These are the best beaches in RI to start looking.
A mass extinction event wiped out around 90% of life. What followed has long puzzled scientists: The planet became lethally hot for 5 million years. Researchers say they have figured out why using a vast trove of fossils.
Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids in Kansas offer one of the best fossil hunting experiences in the Midwest. Explore ancient sea life embedded in stunning rock formations.
Cutting-edge digital fossil-mining reveals early squid evolution, diversification, and importance in marine ecosystems.