For decades, paleontologists have adhered to the idea that fossilization gradually replaces organic materials with minerals, erasing all traces of life’s biological components. This belief has shaped ...

Deep-sea fossils have long fascinated scientists, offering glimpses into the ancient past and revealing the mysteries of prehistoric life. Recent discoveries of shark fossils in deep-sea environments, ...

Imaging technology has revolutionized paleontology, allowing scientists to study fossils that are buried deep in the rock or too small to handle. Two recent studies I was involved with show some of ...

ANCIENT PROTEINS nestled in fossils contain troves of information about long-dead creatures. However, like all ancient molecules, proteins degrade. Until recently the oldest proteins recovered for ...

The Museum of Texas Tech University houses the largest natural history collection in Texas, featuring exhibits on paleontology, anthropology, art, and more. The museum's paleontology exhibit showcases ...