The tissues of the MH7 fossil were so precisely preserved that researchers could study individual skin cells. In some samples ...

Birds are inextricably linked to feathers, which allow them to fly, keep warm and put on dramatic displays. Feathers, however ...

The tissues of the MH7 fossil were so precisely preserved that researchers could study individual skin cells ... dominating the seas while dinosaurs ruled the land. Characterized by their long ...

A 183-million-year-old plesiosaur fossil unveils rare skin details, reshaping our understanding of ancient marine life.

“After being properly prepared, it became evident that (the new species was) part of a rare group of herbivorous/omnivorous ...

The discovery of a well-preserved fossil is helping researchers learn more about an iconic Jurassic-period species.

Some paleontologists think that fossils recovered from Antarctica are evidence of birds similar to modern geese and ducks ...

The discovery of preserved skin on a 183-million-year-old plesiosaur is revolutionizing our understanding of these extinct marine reptiles. By analyzing the soft tissues of this fossil, researchers ...

A photo (above) and an outline drawing (below) of a fossilized dinosaur skeleton of Xingxiulong yueorum initially discovered in Lufeng city, Yunnan province. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES KUNMING ...

Baminornis is a landmark discovery and ranks among the most important bird fossils unearthed since the discovery ...