South Africa's iconic Sterkfontein Caves, part of the Cradle of Humankind, have reopened to the public after three years. Tourists can now witness real-time archaeological excavations at the site where some of the oldest human fossils were found, offering a rare journey into humanity’s ancient past.

South Africa: Sterkfontein caves reopen for visitors with live fossil excavations

A small carnivorous vertebrate that lived more than 200 million years ago in the region that is now South America is helping researchers understand life on Earth before dinosaurs. This fossil is among the oldest known examples of the Proterochampsia clade worldwide. Watch in for more details!

New fossil reveals insights into life before dinosaurs

Scientists have found tree trunks buried underneath the ground in a place on Earth where no trees have grown in a long time. The Falkland Islands are known to be almost barren, barring some shrubs and other low-lying vegetation reported.

30-million-year-old tree fossils found in a place that is practically barren

A fossil hunter made the biggest discovery of his life yet in Mississippi when he came across a Columbian mammoth tusk. The 7-foot-long Columbian mammoth tusk is the first to be found intact.

Fossil hunter finds 7-foot-long mammoth tusk sticking out of a creek in Mississippi

The scientists stumbled upon the fossils of early human species which were only around 3 and a half feet (1.07 metres) tall and hence were given the nickname “hobbits.

Indonesia was home to 'smaller than believed' hobbits 700,000 years ago, their fossils suggest...

In a rare discovery, researchers have discovered the fossils of a completely new dinosaur species on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. This rare find, which has been named Musankwa Sanyatiensis, is the fourth dinosaur species found in Zimbabwe.

This unknown dinosaur species lived in Zimbabwe. Here's what its fossils tell us about predators

A new study led by researchers at the University of Texas, Austin recently identified aetosaurs, a heavily armoured cousin of modern crocodiles who walked the Earth before dinosaurs did before going extinct around 200 million years ago.

Newly identified ‘heavily armoured’ crocodile ancestor walked the Earth before dinosaurs

Fossils of 'terror beasts' have been unearthed. These worms were some of the largest swimming animals over 520 million years ago. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | What the fossils of the giant predator worms 'terror beasts' reveal

Researchers have rediscovered a 22-million-year-old mangrove forest that was swept away by a massive volcanic eruption. The forest that once thrived with huge trees and lush green grasses on an island in the Panama Canal fell prey to natural disasters that triggered complete destruction.

Volcano destroyed this forest 22-million-years ago. It has now been rediscovered

Can mislabelling things ever be good? Evidently yes. In Colombia, a mislabelled fossil has fascinated scientists. Two ancient plant fossils collected by a Colombian priest around half a century ago turned out to be rare hatchling turtles from when mighty dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Mislabelled fossil reveals 'truly surprising' secrets from the time of dinosaurs

Some dinosaurs, the majestic creatures that went extinct millions of years ago, had unique characteristics, such as staying underground for a part of their lives, according to the latest examination of an "overlooked" skull fossil at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in the United States.

Scientists discover 'super senses' in dinosaurs previously known to be 'pretty boring'

Scientists uncovered the remains of the smallest extinct penguin species ever found which are said to have waddled their way around New Zealand around three million years ago.

Scientists discover remains of smallest of its kind, extinct penguin species

Scientists have discovered what might possibly be the oldest evidence of cannibalism in the history of human civilisation. A fossilised leg bone which has cut marks that appear to have been made by stone tools might be the oldest evidence that proves ancient humans butchered each other and ate their flesh, reported Independent.

A cannibal history ? Fossils suggest human ancestors butchered and ate each other

Unlike myriad modern-day marine reptiles, Earth once was home to a 20 feet (6 metres) long reptile. About 240 million years ago, such long-necked creatures used to roam around the blue planet, but their population was short-lived as they would often fall prey to their predators.

Discovery of fossils shows humongous sea creature decapitated by dinosaur predator

A remarkable breakthrough in palaeontology has unfolded on the Isle of Wight in England, as scientists discover the fossilised remains of an unidentified species of dinosaur.

Know more about Vectipelta barrette, the newest dinosaur species discovered by scientists

Palaeontologists have found fossils of the oldest known insects and perhaps the world’s first-ever plant pollinators in Russia. The rare fossils of the earwig-like insects, known as tillyardembiids were discovered along the riverbank near the village of Chekarda in Russia.

Russian scientists discover world's oldest pollinators which are older than mosquitos of Jurassic Park

A study published in the journal, Nature Ecology and Evolution, after studying thousands of fish fossils, revealed that they have found evidence of what may be the earliest signs of fire being used to cook.

Study shows first evidence of cooking which maybe over 600,000 years earlier than previously thought

Fossil dental records have led to the identification of the world's oldest mammal, which predates the previously confirmed earliest mammal by about 20 million years, CNN reported.

Oldest mammal ever to have walked the Earth lived 225 million years ago, says study

Some fossils of marine creatures, which lived more than 66 million years ago, have been found in Bangkok, Thailand, confirmed experts. What is more special is that these over 70 shells, were embedded in a footpath outside a shopping mall, said media reports.

Fossils of marine creatures living over 66 million years ago found in footpath outside Thailand mall 

In yet another discovery which may take you to the prehistoric era, the fossils of three ichthyosaurs have been found in Swiss Alps, a study said on Thursday. The ichthyosaurs are giant marine reptiles, which patrolled primordial oceans.

Revisiting prehistoric era: Fossils of 3 ichthyosaurs including giant tooth found in Swiss Alps, says study

Fossil remains of a whale 36-million-year old, were presented in Lima. The whale inhabited seas of Peru millions of years ago.

This 36 million-year-old whale inhabited Peru seas

Based on remains recovered from the fossilised stomach contents of a 93-million-year-old crocodile discovered in Central Queensland, advanced nuclear and synchrotron imaging has verified that the crocodile swallowed a young dinosaur.

A 93-million-year-old crocodile fossil discovered with a baby dinosaur in its stomach

The study of fossils is an intricate art and science. There are hardly any takers in India. But a 15-year-old's fascination for fossils is taking her places.

15-year-old's fascination for fossils

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South Africa: Sterkfontein caves reopen for visitors with live fossil excavations

New fossil reveals insights into life before dinosaurs

30-million-year-old tree fossils found in a place that is practically barren

Fossil hunter finds 7-foot-long mammoth tusk sticking out of a creek in Mississippi

Indonesia was home to 'smaller than believed' hobbits 700,000 years ago, their fossils suggest...

This unknown dinosaur species lived in Zimbabwe. Here's what its fossils tell us about predators

Newly identified ‘heavily armoured’ crocodile ancestor walked the Earth before dinosaurs

Gravitas | What the fossils of the giant predator worms 'terror beasts' reveal

Volcano destroyed this forest 22-million-years ago. It has now been rediscovered

Mislabelled fossil reveals 'truly surprising' secrets from the time of dinosaurs

Scientists discover 'super senses' in dinosaurs previously known to be 'pretty boring'

Scientists discover remains of smallest of its kind, extinct penguin species

A cannibal history ? Fossils suggest human ancestors butchered and ate each other

Discovery of fossils shows humongous sea creature decapitated by dinosaur predator

Know more about Vectipelta barrette, the newest dinosaur species discovered by scientists

Russian scientists discover world's oldest pollinators which are older than mosquitos of Jurassic Park

Study shows first evidence of cooking which maybe over 600,000 years earlier than previously thought

Oldest mammal ever to have walked the Earth lived 225 million years ago, says study

Fossils of marine creatures living over 66 million years ago found in footpath outside Thailand mall

Revisiting prehistoric era: Fossils of 3 ichthyosaurs including giant tooth found in Swiss Alps, says study

This 36 million-year-old whale inhabited Peru seas

This 36 million-year-old whale inhabited Peru seas

A 93-million-year-old crocodile fossil discovered with a baby dinosaur in its stomach

15-year-old's fascination for fossils