Places such as Purgatory Chasm and Millstone Hill, in Worcester's Green Hill Park, bear witness to the work of the glaciers.

A new study of ancient fossil trails pushes the origins of complex life deeper into Earth’s history, before the Cambrian Period began.

Across the vast American landscapes lies the most peaceful place in every U.S. state that travelers have discovered and experienced. It's a mix of windswept shores, forgotten and secluded trails, ...

Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A ...

The collapse of tropical forests during Earth's most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged ...

Paleontologist and Geologist Dr. Ken Lacovara joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about fossils. Can we ...

A groundbreaking study suggests that the famous Cambrian explosion—the dramatic burst of diverse animal life—might have actually started millions of years earlier than we thought. By analyzing ancient ...

Eoplatypleura messelensis is the oldest known true cicada ever identified in Europe. For the first time, a fossilized true ...

Most foraminiferan species reside on the seafloor, but paleontologists are particularly interested in planktonic species, ...

The fossil was found in the Middle Jurassic Jiulongshan Formation, a deposit rich in the remains of dinosaurs, early insects and other organisms. The creature had fur, a broad scaly tail, and webbed ...

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum boasts a collection of Jurassic-era fossils and footprints that you can ...