British scholars have suggested that fragments of the world’s oldest known Koran, which were discovered last month, may predate the…
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New study claims gerbils, not rats, responsible for bringing plague to Europe
For hundreds of years, the arrival of the bubonic plague in Europe in the mid-14th century has been blamed on…
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Crocodiles once battled dinosaurs, scientists say
Crocodile-like beasts may have nibbled on young dinosaurs some 75 million years ago, according to scientists who analyzed bite marks…
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2 nearly complete fossilized dinosaur skeletons to be auctioned in NYC for estimated $7M-$9M
NEW YORK – Two fossilized dinosaur skeletons found on a Montana ranch in 2006 are going on the auction block…
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New database offers 3D view of thousands of fossils
A new technology is helping to bring the past into the present. The British Geological Service has created a new…
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Richard III DNA test sparks controversy
King Richard III has been dead for more than 500 years, but his bones continue to ignite fresh controversy. The…
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