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"For me it's just amazing because I've been aspiring to be a paleontologist for as long as I can remember." While out for a hike with his dad, 12-year-old Nathan Hrushkin made a thrilling discovery — ...
(Looking for Indigenous connections in South Dakota’s badlands.) The animals that once roamed these lands include duckbill dinosaurs, ancient turtles, and the “Bisti Beast.” ...
From dinosaurs to beaches, parks and more, New Jersey has tons to offer. These nine towns were named by World Atlas as the state's quirkiest in 2025.
Paleontologist and Geologist Dr. Ken Lacovara joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about fossils. Can we ...
A groundbreaking fossil discovery in Alberta, Canada, is offering a rare glimpse into the world of dinosaurs. Researchers have uncovered a near-complete skeleton with fossilized skin.
Scientists have found one of the largest dinosaur courtship arenas at Colorado’s Dinosaur Ridge, marked by fossilized mating ...
Known as a 'whip-tail' dinosaur, the Diplodocus could whip its tail at 62 mph. It is one of Wyoming's many long-necked ...
The mayor of Kemmerer — aka Fossil Town USA — is closely watching the local real estate market. He thinks the current housing ...
A raccoon-sized lizard with bony armour has been discovered in southern Utah. Named Bolg amondol, the new species hails from the Kaiparowits Formation in Grand Staircase-Escalante National ...
Published on June 17, 2025 in the journal Royal Society Open Science, the collaborative research led by the Dinosaur Institute and the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) reveals hidden ...
The Montana Dinosaur Trail, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has introduced millions of visitors to the ancient wildlife that once roamed Montana by offering world-class dinosaur displays, ...