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South Africa has one of the world’s richest fossil records of hominins (humans and their fossil ancestors). But many misconceptions still exist regarding human evolution, and school textbooks contain ...

A new study is challenging a long-standing view of the final days of the dinosaurs. For decades, many palaeontologists believed that non-avian dinosaurs were already in decline before the asteroid ...

Whether you are a dinosaur enthusiast, a budding archaeologist, or geology buff, the prospect of unearthing prehistoric fossils is always going to be appealing. Luckily, the United States is home to ...

Fossils found in a cave in northern Spain might be an example of humans – in this case Neanderthals – collecting things for fun. Collecting things for aesthetic purposes is considered a very human ...

Ocean Grove beachgoers have discovered an ancient whale fossil in rock pools, with experts confirming the bones are 20 ...

Heritage Auctions will present an eclectic mix of rare meteorites, fossils, and gemstones in a virtual sale that highlights some of Earth’s—and the cosmos’s—most striking natural artifacts. Leading ...

“We thought it was a rock,” Wade said. “But then I pulled it out the ground, and Wade found it,” according to Liam. “Yeah, I helped you dig it out,” Wade said. Ramsey identified the rock as a fossil ...

TALCOTT, W. Va. (WVVA/Gray News) - While many kids might dig on the playground for buried treasure, very few find anything of note. However, two kids in West Virginia are the exception after digging ...