Paleontologists
Amid All the Fossils, Smithsonian's New Dinosaur Exhibition Tells the Complex Story of Life
The much-anticipated exhibition is packed full of Mesozoic dinosaur drama, new science, hands-on discoveries and state-of-the-art museum artistry
When Tyrannosaurs Were Tiny
A new study describes an early T. rex relative that stood about three feet tall and weighed no more than 90 pounds
Divers Find Ice Age Megafauna Remains in Underwater Mexican Cave
The animals include at least seven short-faced bears and one or two wolf-like carnivores
New Analysis of Depression-Era Fossil Hunt Shows Texas Coast Was Once a 'Serengeti'
Over 11 million years ago, the area was full of animals
The Hominins We’ve Been Calling Denisovans Are More Diverse Than Previously Thought
Researchers have identified three distinct Denisovan lineages, including one that could constitute an entirely separate species
A New Human Ancestor Species Was Discovered in the Philippines
'Homo luzonensis' boasted an eclectic mix of features comparable different species of hominins
‘Exquisitely Preserved’ Skin Impressions Found in Dinosaur Footprints
The fossils were so well-preserved that the researchers could even see marks left by raindrops
Smithsonian Paleontologist Hans Sues Is Taking Your Questions About Dinos, Humans and Even, Cats
Smithsonian's new YouTube series, "The Dr. Is In."
New Type of Arctic Dinosaur Discovered in Alaska
The duck-billed, crested lambeosaurine shows that a diverse array of dinos lived in the warmer but still harsh Arctic 70 million years ago
Fossil Site May Capture the Dinosaur-Killing Impact, but It’s Only the Beginning of the Story
The Tanis site in North Dakota contains evidence of the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs
International Expedition Will Excavate the Dino-Rich 'Jurassic Mile'
More than 100 paleontologists are heading to the fossil-filled Morrison Formation
Meet Scotty, the Largest and Longest-Lived T. Rex Ever Found
The dinosaur weighed an estimated 19,555 pounds and likely lived into its early 30s
First-Ever Fossilized Mother Bird Found With Unlaid Egg
The rare 110-million-year-old bits of shell shine light on the reproduction during the age of dinosaurs
Studying the History of Life on Earth Keeps This Paleontologist Optimistic
Smithsonian scientist Nick Pyenson explains how taking an interest in natural history can help us understand our future
What Is a Shark Tooth Doing in the Neck of a Flying Pterosaur?
A new study suggests that the winged reptile fell prey to a hungry predator lurking in the water
Trove of Well-Preserved Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed Along Sussex Coast
Researchers discovered more than 85 fossilized footprints left by at least seven prehistoric species
Neanderthal Genes Influence Contemporary Humans’ Skull Shape, Brain Size
Individuals carrying these ancient ancestors' DNA are more likely to have slightly elongated, rather than rounded, brains
We Still Don’t Know Why the Reign of the Dinosaurs Ended
The asteroid strike on the Yucatán Peninsula 66 million years ago is only part of the story
Like Whales and Dolphins, Prehistoric 'Fish Lizards' Kept Warm With Blubber
A new analysis of a pristine ichthyosaur fossil reveals that the prehistoric marine reptile had a layer of insulating fatty tissue
Early Mammals Were Thought to Be Small and Unseen in the Age of Dinosaurs. An Elephant-Sized Fossil Complicates That Story
At a time when proto-mammals and other creatures were getting smaller, this dicynodont bulked up with the thunder lizards
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