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Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A ...
Christchurch sculptor Paul Deans was searching through limestone pillars from an earthquake-damaged church when he uncovered a turtle fossil believed to be about 35 million years old. The pre ...
Feathered fossil shows famed dinosaur could fly (like a chicken) The Chicago Archaeopteryx offers new details about a pivotal moment in evolution. By Andrew Paul Published May 14, 2025 2:26 PM EDT ...
Books Received Published: 11 May 1882 British Fossil Cephalopods R. E. Nature 26, 25–28 (1882) Cite this article ...
Elliott says he thinks fossils look "cool" A budding palaeontologist has dug up fossils in his garden dating back 140 million years. Elliott, seven, moved into his new home in Matlock, Derbyshire ...
CT-Scan reconstruction of the hell ant fossil. CREDIT: Odair M. Meira. “While we expected to find hell ant features, we were shocked by the characteristics of its feeding apparatus,” said Lepeco.
An almost overlooked fossil discovered in a Brazilian museum collection has revealed the oldest ant specimen known to science, according to new research. The prehistoric ant lived among dinosaurs ...
As you’d expect, the kitchen is imposing. Cabinets are heavily detailed and carved, and they reach about 11 feet high. It has a mix of light and dark stone and different tiles. The stove is a 60 ...
Gatton Park on the Town Branch unveiled its first public art installation Tuesday. The 16-ton concrete sculpture is a replica of Maclurite, a fossil commonly found in Lexington’s limestone.
In a long, dim one on the second story, stars cut into the ceiling shine overheard where skylights used to be. And don’t forget to look down. In some of the black limestone tiles of the checkerboard ...
Have you ever wandered through the lush, vibrant landscapes of Central America and wondered what secrets lie beneath its ...
Photos of the fossil — yes, it’s assumed to be a fossil — were shared Feb. 8 on social media by the National Park Service, which isn’t sure of its origin.