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Sep 17, 2021
This 120-million-year-old bird may have been one of the first to shake its tail feathers
The magpie-sized Yuanchuavis probably wasn’t a strong flyer, but it did dress to impress.
Dec 23, 2020
What are frankincense and myrrh, anyway?
The history and mystery of these botanicals go way beyond the Magi.
Nov 04, 2020
A female hunter’s remains hint at more fluid gender roles in the early Americas
The 9,000-year-old remains of a woman were found buried with hunting tools in the Andes.
Oct 23, 2020
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well
These wee winged creatures flew more like chickens than eagles.
Jul 02, 2020
These insects preserved in amber are still glowing 99 million years later
The fossilized insects are a rare find for paleontologists.
Jun 16, 2020
Crocodiles’ ancient ancestors may have walked on two legs
Footprints in South Korea show a distinctive bipedal gait.
Feb 13, 2020
Meet the Azawakh, the latest breed to enter the Westminster Dog Show
Get to know the smart, loyal, and graceful ancient breed.
Nov 15, 2019
To remain hidden, these beetles sparkle like jewels
A prehistoric beetle got caught in a sticky situation. Millions of years later, it’s helping scientists understand the first flowers.
Jun 03, 2019
A 50-million-year-old school of fish is etched forever in this rare fossil
Megapixels: The ancient rock offers a glimpse of how this freshwater species behaved in unison.
Feb 27, 2019
Ancient poop is helping archaeologists understand a midwestern city’s demise
The forensic feces files
