The conodont Wurmiella excavata was said to have had razor-sharp structures that processed prey from left to right, rather ...

Changes to size, teeth and ears in various rodents in Chicago found to be part of their adaptation to human development.

Proteins degrade over time, making their history hard to study. But new research has uncovered ancient proteins in the enamel ...

A fossil from a seagull-sized winged reptile that lived millions of years ago was found in Arizona, and the creature has now ...

When large marine animals like whales die, they sink down to the seabed. Once their flesh has been stripped away by ...

Otters are remarkable creatures, known for their adorable looks, playful personalities, and intelligence. They inhabit lakes, ...

Snakes, for some, are the stuff of nightmares. For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re ...

While all types of ancient remains are valuable to science, teeth— protected by enamel, the hardest substance in the body—are more likely to survive the ravages of time, pressure, and erosion. In fact ...

Stone Age people used slow-cooking techniques to extract animal teeth for jewelry, revealing a careful approach to crafting and cooking.