View Article  Dinosaur Tracks Close to Washington D.C.

A new study into fossil prints and trackways in Maryland, close to the capital of the USA has revealed a rich and diverse dinosaur based eco-system.   more »

View Article  New Study Links Oxidation of Oceans with Speedy Evolution

Pulse of Oxygen may have given Evolution a bit of a Boost

The oxidation of deep oceans between 635 and 55) million years ago may have had an impact on the evolution of life, helping life to press the evolutionary "fast forward" button.   more »

View Article  Boy Stumbles Across Dinosaur Footprints

Yorkshire Lad goes "Walking with Dinosaurs"

For many palaeontologists discovering a perfectly preserved set of dinosaur footprints may mark a high point in their careers but for young Rhys Nichols ...   more »

View Article  New Dinosaur Species Unearthed in Eastern China

Joint Chinese and Japanese Research Team announce new Sauropod Species

Chinese and Japanese scientists have confirmed a dinosaur fossil unearthed in eastern China's Zhejiang Province in September was a new ...   more »

View Article  The Frog from Hell - Beelzebufo ampinga that could hop across Continents

Giant Frog Causes Controversy over Continent Split

The discovery of a giant frog with a mouth 20cm across has opened up a debate amongst scientists over the splitting up of the ancient land mass of Gondwanaland.   more »

View Article  Recent Gales Reveal Ancient Rock Carvings in Scotland

5,000 Year old Rock Carving Uncovered in Scotland

An ancient rock carving showing strange dice-like objects has been uncovered on a mountain bike trail near the small town of Lochgilphead ...   more »

View Article  New Species of Tiny Pterosaur Found in China

New Tiny Pterosaur Fossil from China

A joint Brazilian and Chinese team have announced the discovery of a forest dwelling flying reptile, the smallest Pterosaur known to date.   more »

View Article  Ancient Carnivores Uncovered In Niger - Paul Sereno Strikes Again!

Ancient Carnivores of Gondwanaland

Scientists from the University of Chicago have announced more amazing finds from the Cretaceous beds of Niger - two new Theropod dinosaurs.   more »

View Article  Viva Mexico - New Duck Billed Dinosaur Discovered "South of the Border"

Mexico's very own Dinosaur

A multi-national team of North American scientists have announced the first discovery of a new Duck-billed Dinosaur, one with a trumpet!   more »

View Article  Time Running out for the Indian Gharial

Time Running out for the Indian Gharial

The Indian Gharial is on the brink of extinction in the wild. Threatened from over fishing, sand mining and poacing a mysterious ailment is killing many in the Chambal river syste.   more »

View Article  Crocodile "Missing Link" Unearthed in Brazil

Brazilian Palaeontologists report on new Genus of Crocodile from the Cretaceous

Crocodiles and their close relatives Caiman, Alligators and Gharials are often described as living dinosaurs but although related to ...   more »