For more than two centuries, scientists have argued over where dinosaurs came from and how a scattered set of bones turned ...

Somewhere in Earth’s past, some branches on the tree of life adopted a body plan that made breathing and cooling down considerably more efficient than how mammalian bodies like ours do it. This ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When the first dinosaur fossils were recognized in the mid-19th ...

The end of the dinosaurs was clearly linked to an asteroid impact that brought the Cretaceous period to a close. But the details of their end have remained a matter of debate since the impact crater ...

Fluff and fuzz helped the creatures keep warm, blend in and communicate Riley Black - Science Correspondent The more paleontologists dig, the more feathered dinosaurs they find. Almost three decades ...

Dinosaurs are among the most iconic creatures to have roamed the Earth, and today they hold a special place in the popular imagination. But what were the earliest ones to appear on the planet?

Where they lived: Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica. What they ate: Some ate plants, while others ate animals, including other dinosaurs. How big they were: The ...