Scientists have uncovered over 200 dinosaur footprints belonging to giant herbivores and ferocious predators buried in the floor of an Oxfordshire quarry.

Volcanic activity in India altered the climate but didn't kill the dinosaurs; the Chicxulub meteorite did, by triggering an ...

Fungus-farming ants, fossilized footprints and a prehistoric critter named after a Muppet are just a few of the year’s most notable findings ...

Discover why scientists now believe volcanic eruptions did not play a role in the mass extinction of the dinosaurs.

Nov. 20, 2024 — Wings may be the obvious choice when studying the connection between dinosaurs and birds, but a pair of paleontologists prefer drumsticks. That part of the leg, they say ...

For many, the matter is settled – and there’s a huge crater down in Mexico to act as evidence. However, a minority of experts ...

Massive volcanic eruptions have been linked to the demise of the dinosaurs. However, a new climate study shows that the ...

Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, according to a new study. Volcanoes on the Indian ...

A mass extinction is when big percentage of all species die off. The best-known mass extinction is probably the one that ...

Spring is a time for budding flowers, tender green leaves and baby animals. But 66 million years ago, that gentle season ...

December is, traditionally, a time to reflect on the events of the past year—including dinosaur discoveries. In 2024, ...

Asteroids aren’t all the same. Some are rich in metals like nickel and iron, others are made of carbon-rich materials, and some are stony. Scientists classify them into groups like C-type ...