Focusing on the act of discovery and interpretation. Learn about the techniques of fossil hunting, preparation (removing the rock matrix), and the sophisticated analysis required to identify new species. Articles cover groundbreaking discoveries and the lives of famous paleontologists.
Freshwater Mosasaurs River-Dwelling Giants of the Late Cretaceous For over a century, mosasaurs have been known as dominant marine predators of the Late Cretaceous oceans. But new fossil discoveries are
A fossil is evidence of ancient life preserved in the Earth’s crust, including bones, shells, plants, and even traces like footprints. This beginner-friendly guide explains what fossils are, how fossils
Bermuda rocks hide a massive, unique layer of mantle-derived material beneath the oceanic crust. Mineral collectors and rockhounds can explore how this 12-mile-thick formation explains Bermuda’s uplift and reveals rare
A rare amber fossil dating back 99 million years preserves the oldest known mosquito larva, offering new insight into the early evolution of mosquitoes and the ancient forest ecosystems in
Learn everything about blue amber from Indonesia, including its origins, natural blue fluorescence, how to identify authentic Indonesian blue amber, and what makes these rare specimens so valuable to collectors.
In the brooks and streams of New Jersey, fossil hunters frequently uncover teeth from one of the strangest sharks of the ancient seas—Scapanorhynchus texanus, an extinct relative of today’s goblin
What Is Amber? The Story Behind Fossilized Tree Resin What is amber? Amber is fossilized tree resin that formed millions of years ago and has been preserved through natural geological
