World’s Largest Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site Gets Nano Protective Suit
A global-first nano-coating now protects the world’s largest dinosaur egg fossil site, repairing cracks and isolating it from environmental damage.
Paleontology
Nanotech Shield Saves 86-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Eggs
Chinese scientists deploy a custom nanocoating to protect thousands of 86-million-year-old dinosaur egg fossils from environmental decay, setting a new standard in heritage conservation.
Ancient Fish Fossils in China Bridge Evolutionary Gap to Humans
Newly discovered 400-million-year-old fish fossils in China provide critical insights into the evolutionary transition from aquatic life to terrestrial vertebrates, including humans.
Tiny Dinosaur Discovery Challenges Patagonia’s ‘Age of Giants’ Narrative
A crow-sized dinosaur fossil discovered in Argentina’s Patagonia reveals unexpected biodiversity during the Cretaceous period, challenging perceptions of an ‘Age of Giants.’
New ‘Hell Heron’ Dinosaur Species Unearthed in Sahara
Scientists discover Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive fish-eating dinosaur with a sword-like crest, in Niger’s Sahara, reshaping understanding of prehistoric predators.
Hipparion Fossils Illuminate China’s Wild Horse Conservation Journey
Ancient Hipparion fossils offer insights into China’s wild horse conservation efforts, bridging paleontology with modern biodiversity strategies.
First Jurassic Amphibian Footprints Discovered in Beijing, Rewriting Ancient Asian Ecology
Chinese researchers identify Asia’s first Jurassic amphibian footprints in Beijing, revealing insights into 160-million-year-old ecosystems and highlighting public contributions to science.
Chinese Fossils Reveal Secrets of Earth’s First Mass Extinction
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in China’s Hunan Province reveals new details about Earth’s first mass extinction event 513 million years ago, published in Nature today.
Ancient Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in Southwest China
Paleontologists discover 200-million-year-old dinosaur footprints in Sichuan, offering new insights into early dinosaur evolution and ancient ecosystems.
Giant Tyrannosaur Discovery in China Challenges T. Rex Supremacy
Massive tyrannosaur fossils discovered in China’s Zhucheng rival the world’s largest T. rex, offering new insights into dinosaur evolution and Asia’s paleontological significance.
Hit Chinese Animation ‘Ling Cage’ Explores Paleontology for Season 3 Inspiration
The creators of hit Chinese sci-fi series ‘Ling Cage’ collaborate with paleontology experts to inspire Season 3, blending science and storytelling.
Chinese Scientists Unearth 100M-Year-Old Fungus, Rewriting Evolutionary History
Chinese-led team discovers 100-million-year-old parasitic fungi in Myanmar amber, reshaping understanding of fungal-insect co-evolution and Ophiocordyceps origins.
Ancient Reptile Footprints Redefine Land Evolution Timeline
350-million-year-old reptile tracks in Australia reveal accelerated land adaptation, reshaping theories about vertebrate evolution.
400-Million-Year-Old Fish Mystery Solved: Key Evolutionary Breakthrough
Chinese-Australian team solves 400-million-year-old fish mystery with cutting-edge tech, reshaping vertebrate evolution understanding.
Dark Fur Key to Early Mammals’ Survival, Study Reveals
New research uncovers how early mammals used dark fur to survive alongside dinosaurs, shedding light on evolutionary strategies during the Jurassic era.
New Sauropod Dinosaur Species Discovered in Southwestern China
Chinese scientists have discovered a new Early Jurassic sauropod dinosaur species, Xingxiulong yueorum, based on a well-preserved fossil from Yunnan Province.
Ancient Chinese Fossil Sheds New Light on Birds’ Origins
Chinese scientists discover the oldest short-tailed bird fossil in Fujian Province, pushing back the origin of birds by 20 million years.
Ancient Bird Fossil in China Suggests Earlier Origins of Modern Birds
Chinese scientists discover the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, suggesting birds originated 20 million years earlier than previously thought.
Fossilized Feces and Vomit Reveal Dinosaurs’ Path to Dominance
Scientists in Poland have used fossilized feces and vomit to reconstruct how dinosaurs gradually rose to dominance millions of years ago, revealing their adaptability and diverse diets.
Hong Kong Discovers First-Ever Dinosaur Fossils on Port Island
First-ever dinosaur fossils have been discovered on Hong Kong’s Port Island, dating back to the Cretaceous period. This significant find opens new avenues for palaeoecological research in the region.
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