Paleontology
Dinosaur Sighting: A Stegosaurus of a Different Color
Is this what paleontologists see after having one too many?
August 17, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Jim Lawson’s Lone Tyrannosaur
He is one hate-filled beast. Our star contemplates devouring the young of a nearby female tyrannosaur for no other reason than to quell his inner turmoil
August 16, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Dinosaurs for Experts, or for Everyone?
Mounting a full dinosaur skeleton, some paleontologists believed, had more to do with art and architecture than with science
August 15, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Exclusive: A First Look at Dinosaur Revolution
An exclusive look at Discovery's upcoming miniseries Dinosaur Revolution
August 12, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Dinosaurs and Soliders Skirmish in Dino D-Day
Hitler has somehow resurrected dinosaurs and is using them in his plans for world domination
August 12, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Victoria’s First Dinosaur Trackway
After moving a few track slabs myself this summer, I can tell you that it's not easy work!
August 11, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
The Dark Tyrannosaurus Rises
I can't imagine a crime-fighting theropod would follow Batman's strict moral code against killing criminals
August 10, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #6: Bringing Up a Core
One thing everyone has told us is that you never know what you will find underground
August 10, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
Eaters of the Dinosaur Dead
Over the past few years, paleontologists have reported a growing number of cases of scavenging by insects
August 09, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Dinosaur Sighting: Cowboys & Raptors
If you find yourself riding a Deinonychus, you'd better make sure you keep riding it lest you find out how effective those recurved claws can be
August 08, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Protoceratops: The Cinderella of Dinosaurs
Have scientists found "the holy grail of vertebrate ichnology"—a dinosaur dead in its tracks?
August 05, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
An Open Letter to Steven Spielberg
Something has been troubling me, Steve. I worry what your recent news means for us dinosaur fans
August 04, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #5: An All-Star Team of Scientists
A geologist, a geochemist and a paleontologist go into an (ancient sand) bar
August 04, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
Dinosaur Office
As bad as your workplace is, at least you don't have to worry about your tyrannosaur boss eating you for lunch
August 03, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Spain’s Tiny Sauropods Traveled Together
At least six individuals moved in the same direction, nearly parallel to each other—the tracks represent a herd
August 02, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #4: Paleontologists’ Summer Family
Mired in the mud? Need an emergency place to stay? The Churchill family has helped out for more than 80 years
August 02, 2011 |
By Scott Wing
Battling the Dinosaurs of Project Blackout
Dinosaurs are handy video game monsters. They're famous, fearsome and nearly unstoppable
August 01, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
The Intriguing, Frustrating Camposaurus
Paleontologists have reexamined the paltry bones and affirmed that the creature is an important link to the early days of theropod dinosaurs
July 29, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Tendaguru’s Lost World
The African fossil sites preserve dinosaur fossils that are strangely similar to their North American counterparts
July 28, 2011 |
By Brian Switek
Dinosaur Sighting: Wall Drug
The ultimate roadside attraction features a T. rex that shakes its head, snaps its jaws and RAWRs
July 27, 2011 |
By Laura Helmuth
