Articles for category: Paleontology

Apennine Mountains

How Fossils in Italy Are Changing Our Understanding of Ancient Marine Life

Annette Uy

Italy, a land known for its rich cultural heritage and historic marvels, is now making waves in the scientific community for a completely different reason. Beneath its sun-kissed landscapes and rolling vineyards lie treasures of a bygone era—fossils that are reshaping our understanding of ancient marine life. These remnants of the past offer a window ...

How Big Is a Dinosaur, Really? A Preschooler's Guide to Prehistoric Size

How Big Is a Dinosaur, Really? A Preschooler’s Guide to Prehistoric Size

Annette Uy

Imagine standing next to your school bus and looking up, way up, to see the head of a dinosaur peeking over the top. That’s just the beginning of understanding how massive these incredible creatures really were. When we talk about dinosaur size with little ones, we’re not just sharing numbers – we’re opening a window ...

Close-up view of a dinosaur skeleton on display in a museum exhibition.

Fossilized Fight Club: Two Dinosaurs Locked in Combat for 67 Million Years

In the dusty badlands of Montana, paleontologists made a discovery that would rewrite our understanding of prehistoric life. Buried beneath layers of sediment, two massive dinosaurs lay intertwined in what appears to be an eternal struggle—a Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex locked in mortal combat for 67 million years. This isn’t just another fossil find; it’s ...

Why Did Some Dinosaurs Lose Their Feathers?

Can We Really Clone a Dinosaur? Sorting Fact From Fiction With Your Teen

Trizzy Orozco

Picture this: your teenager walks into the room with that familiar gleam in their eyes, fresh from binge-watching Jurassic Park for the hundredth time. They look at you with complete seriousness and ask, “So, when are we getting our pet T-Rex?” You laugh, but then you realize you’re not actually sure what the real answer ...

The Atacama as a Living Laboratory

Alien or Human? The Atacama Skeleton That Baffled Scientists

Trizzy Orozco

In 2003, a tiny skeleton discovered in Chile’s Atacama Desert sparked one of the most fascinating scientific mysteries of the 21st century. The remains were unlike anything researchers had ever seen – a six-inch humanoid figure with an elongated skull, large eye sockets, and only ten ribs instead of the typical twelve. For over a ...

How Australia’s ‘Dinosaur Triangle’ is Unlocking New Prehistoric Secrets

How Australia’s ‘Dinosaur Triangle’ is Unlocking New Prehistoric Secrets

Annette Uy

Australia, often celebrated for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, holds a treasure trove of secrets buried beneath its soil. The ‘Dinosaur Triangle’ in Queensland is a region that has captivated paleontologists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. This area, stretching between the towns of Winton, Richmond, and Hughenden, is renowned for its rich deposits of dinosaur ...

A row of tree trunks in a forest.

Why Europe’s Oldest Forest is a Time Capsule of Prehistoric Life

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine stepping into a world where time seems to stand still, a place where the whispers of ancient trees tell tales of a bygone era. This is the allure of Europe’s oldest forest, a living remnant of prehistoric life. Nestled in the heart of the continent, this forest serves as a natural museum, providing an ...