The Latest Breaking News on Paleontology

Researchers identify new species named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis from skeletons unearthed in Mongolia

The findings confirm that communal living among land-living reptiles happened further back in time than we thought

When you hear about a company actively working to bring back extinct animals using genetic science, your mind probably jumps to one place: Jurassic Park. The iconic gates, the majestic (and terrifying) dinosaurs, and the tagline that promised a walk with prehistory are permanently etched in our cultural DNA.

Minuscule fossils from 73m years ago are oldest evidence yet for birds nesting in polar regions

A decade-long study suggests prehistoric creatures could help complete the ‘jigsaw’ of cancer’s molecular building blocks

At least 100 million years ago, dinosaurs thrived on the piece of land that is modern-day Australia

The insects had been in decline until people started cramming together in the first large settlements

The original 1999 series was revolutionary. This … is not. Jerky CGI, loads of tedious footage of paleontological tasks, and a hackneyed script leave it far behind other broadcasters’ efforts

He plays a TV detective who helps crack real weekly cases. Plus: dinosaurs are brought to life in a great new family series. Here’s what to watch this evening