The Mesozoic Era extinctions formed the world as we know it today. Read about what caused them and which animals survived.

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Pangaea, the ancient supercontinent, holds fascinating clues about Earth’s history and its future. From shifting continents to climate changes, discover what this geological wonder can teach us about ...

The idea that extreme heat could one day cause a mass extinction and end the dominance of humans is not as farfetched as it ...

New dinosaur fossil tracks on the Isle of Skye reveal that the once-balmy environment was home to both fierce theropods and massive sauropods.

When Maureen Long talks to the public about her work, she likes to ask her audience to close their eyes and think of a ...

New research has revealed what could have led to the splitting of two major continents, as evidence from the event can still ...

US Geological Survey geologists estimated large potential for—and large uncertainty about—the amount of hydrogen ...

The Museum of Texas Tech houses fossils from the Triassic, Ice Age. Here's a behind the scenes look into the paleontology collection.