How scientists made this 95 million-year-old octopus look good The magnificently preserved fossil was not immediately so distinct. See how a fossil can be prepared for display.
How ancient squids survived extreme climate change Scientists have uncovered how ancient squid-like animals survived dramatic climate changes not unlike those we see today.
Swedish ferns stuck to their Jurassic game plan A remarkable finding from Skåne County in the south of Sweden shows that the royal fern has not changed genetically in the past 180 million years.
Ancient marine lizard had telltale fish tail The discovery of a fossil tail fin of the extinct marine reptile prognathodon is revolutionizing perceptions of these giant predators, which dominated the oceans in the Cretaceous Period.
Sex made birds spread their wings The discovery of a dinosaur with a glossy metallic plumage suggests it was sex, and not aerodynamics, that drove the evolution of dinosaur feathers and which later enabled birds to fly.
