A recent study published in Earth Science Reviews examines how both the shine and excellent preservation of fossils discovered at Germany’s Posidonia Shale is not the result of pyrite (aka fool’s gold ...

From preserved plants to T. rex, the material found in these Late Cretaceous rocks has resulted in countless breakthroughs ...

Among some of the most spectacular fossils unearthed are those found in strange locations, and new research is now showing ...

Trace fossils, the preserved records of biological activity, provide a unique window into the interactions between ancient organisms and their sedimentary settings. By recording behaviours such as ...

Scientists confirm CT scanning doesn't interfere with natural decomposition processes, opening new windows into understanding how fossils form. Scientists have found that X-Ray scanning reveals ...

The Crato Formation represents one of the most celebrated Early Cretaceous Konservat‐Lagerstätten, offering an unparalleled window into past ecosystems. Exceptional preservation within this formation ...