Opalized ammonite fossils are some of the most unique and spectacular paleontological specimens. They were formed through a geological process known as opalization, wherein organic material from ...

One of the shop’s most popular attractions is its selection of geodes. These unassuming round rocks hold a secret: crack them ...

The work could have implications for how aquatic species respond to our ... Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have ...

Plant and animal fossils have been discovered in Hong Kong in the past, including ostracod and ammonite fossils from the early Jurassic and Devonian periods (about 190 million to 400 million years ...

In the scorching desert of Peru’s Pisco Basin, a major fossil discovery has been made. Paleontologists have unearthed the nearly complete fossil of a colossal shark that prowled the ancient seas ...

Remnants of a bizarre “shark-toothed” aquatic predator that lived alongside dinosaurs were probably forged, according to new research. The fossil possesses highly unusual blade-like teeth ...

Why should we appreciate our nervous system? Read these 11 fun facts and you’ll know why: 1. The body has billions of nerve cells Every person’s body contains billions of nerve cells (neurons).