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Bizarre Prehistoric Creature with Twisted Jaw and Sideways Teeth Discovered

Tanyka amnicola, a 275-million-year-old tetrapod, was already a 'living fossil' in its time

Scimitar-Crested Spinosaurus Discovered in Sahara

Paleontologists amazed by new dinosaur species found hundreds of miles from ancient coastline.

Archaeopteryx Fossil Reveals Efficient Beak for Flight

New analysis of the oldest known bird-like dinosaur sheds light on its feeding adaptations and evolution of flight.

New Spinosaurus Species Discovered in Central Sahara

Paleontologists unearth remarkable new dinosaur with massive scimitar-shaped crest

Archaeopteryx Fossil Reveals Efficient Beak for Flight

Analysis of well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil uncovers adaptations that may have aided its ability to fly.

Mini Brains Join Forces with Next-Gen Bioelectronics

New technology enables near-complete mapping of neural activity in lab-grown human brain-like tissues

New 3D MRI Tech Helps Doctors Precisely Treat Kids' Heart Defects

Technique allows physicians to see heart tissue and blood flow simultaneously, guiding surgical planning.

Illinois Cockatiel Sets World Record for Oldest Bird

Sonny the cockatiel in Northbrook, Illinois, is now officially the oldest cockatiel in the world.

Ancient Tetrapod Tyrannoroter Reveals Early Herbivory in Land Animals

307-million-year-old fossil skull shows one of the earliest land animals experimented with plant-based diet

Evergreen Park High Adopts Cutting-Edge Anatomy Table

New Anatomage technology brings 3D digital cadavers to science classes.