Fossil : Science World Report

Mar 16, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Ancient Birds Sported Four Wings, Fossil Records Show

A new study on fossil records unearthed in China revealed that some ancient birds had wings on their legs.

Mar 15, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

Four-Winged Bird: Fossils from China Suggest there were Feathered Dinosaurs

It certainly seems like something out of a sci-fi movie, but a new study on fossils suggests that more than 100 million years ago, birds living in what is now China sported wings on their legs.

Feb 27, 2013 06:29 PM EST

Scientist Solve Spiral-toothed Fossil Mystery

Fossil evidence has allowed scientists to reconstruct the Helicoprion, the ancient spiral-toothed fish.

Nov 24, 2012 01:03 AM EST

Prehistoric Rhino Fossil 'Cooked to Death' in Volcanic Eruption

Researchers have identified a rare prehistoric rhino skull that was "cooked to death" during a volcanic eruption in Turkey.

Oct 05, 2012 08:29 AM EDT

Mystery of 'Lemur Without a Nose' Fossil is Out

A seven million year old fossil of a 'scalabrini lemur without a nose' is in fact a fish.

Jun 08, 2012 03:38 PM EDT

Dinosaurs Weight Less Than Previous Estimates

Using a sophisticated laser scanning system and modern-day large mammals as a starting point, scientists propose that dinosaurs weighed far, far less than previously thought.

May 28, 2012 02:21 PM EDT