Fossils
Coverage of Fossils in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists just discovered a lost branch of Australia’s marsupials
Scientists discovered fossils in Queensland indicating a new marsupial order that may have existed in Australia for 35 million years, challenging the notion that all Australian marsupials originated from a single ancestral lineage.
- Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science
Sotheby’s auction of a T. rex fossil has raised concerns that private buyers are outbidding museums for fossils, hindering researchers' ability to study the past. The trend is seen as problematic for advancing scientific understanding.
- Scientists hung onto woolly mammoth fossils for 70 years — then discovered a huge mistake: ‘Something was amiss’
Scientists kept woolly mammoth fossils for 70 years before realizing they were actually whale bones, highlighting a significant misidentification. The error was discovered when researchers noticed discrepancies in the fossils' characteristics.
- Scientists discover giant sea predator Tylosaurus rex that terrorized ancient oceans
Scientists discovered Tylosaurus rex, a 43-foot-long mosasaur from Texas, which roamed ancient oceans 80 million years ago. This discovery challenges existing theories about the evolution of marine reptiles.
- Mysterious fossils found across the US could prove famous Bible story true
Mysterious fossils discovered across the United States may provide evidence supporting a biblical narrative. The findings have generated interest in potential connections between paleontological discoveries and religious historical accounts.
- Mysterious fossils found across the US could prove famous Bible story true
Mysterious fossils discovered across the United States may provide evidence supporting a famous Biblical narrative. The discovery has generated significant interest in the scientific and religious communities regarding the potential connection between paleontological evidence and Biblical accounts.