Fossils

Grapes may have first grown in the Americas, not Europe, study finds

Ancient fossil seeds reveal grapes evolved in the Neotropics 60 million years ago, reshaping the story of their global spread.

Groundbreaking discovery rewrites over a century of insect and plant science Joseph Shavit

Dinosaur fossils could hold the cure to cancer, study finds Joshua Shavit

Giant elephant skull fossil offers a rare glimpse into the ancient giant’s past Rebecca Shavit

Newly named Canadian sea monster reveals surprising mix of traits Rebecca Shavit

Rare Antarctic fossil discovery has rocked scientific understanding of ancient marine reptiles Joseph Shavit

Giant crocodile-like predators once ruled the Caribbean Joseph Shavit

Paleontologists unearth 240-million-year-old dragon in China Joseph Shavit

Paleontologists discover ancient fossil from the oldest known saber-toothed predator Joseph Shavit

Ancient fossils reveal signs of a prehistoric arms race Mac Oliveau

Ancient human fossils reveal a startling twist in evolutionary history Joshua Shavit

Mysterious fossil discovery represents a whole new form of life Rebecca Shavit

200 million year old dinosaur tracks discovered hidden in schoolyard boulder Rebecca Shavit

125 million-year-old giant venomous scorpion fossil unearthed in China Joseph Shavit

Fossil findings reveal the surprising impact of volcanic activity on Earth’s early life Joshua Shavit

Researchers discover prehistoric giant flying squirrel Joshua Shavit

New fossil and DNA evidence reveals significant Neanderthal diversity Rebecca Shavit