Southern Africa is widely recognized for its rich fossil record, preserving evidence of ancient life, including dinosaurs. However, around 182 million years ago, massive lava eruptions spread across ...

“It turns out the world’s most famous octopus fossil was never an octopus at all,” Clements says in a statement. “It was a ...

When we think of the Mesozoic Era, we usually imagine massive reptiles and prehistoric jungles, but some of the most ...

Every breath you take is an ancient inheritance. The rise and fall of your chest, the intercostal muscles pulling your ribs ...

Reports on April Fools' Day of the death of the world’s oldest living land animal — a 193-year-old tortoise called Jonathan — ...

Built around the beginning of the 1st century BCE, the Antikythera Mechanism is the oldest known analog computer in human ...

The scientific wonderers at What If travel back to a strange and ancient Earth ruled by giant amphibians and bizarre fish long before the first dinosaur hatched.

Whether you’re a lifelong Wisconsinite or just passing through, this museum deserves a spot on your must-visit list. Bring ...

A famous “oldest octopus” fossil has been exposed as a case of mistaken identity. Advanced imaging revealed hidden teeth ...

A famous 300-million-year-old fossil that was thought to be the world's oldest octopus—even featuring in the Guinness Book of ...

Mohenjo-daro, one of the most prominent and sophisticated urban centers of the ancient world, has been revealed to be significantly older than previously believed. Recent archaeological excavations ...

Pack some sandwiches and drinks for a budget-friendly outing. The dinosaurs won’t complain about crumbs. This spot shows that Maryland knows how to surprise its residents. You don’t need a plane ...