Almost everyone has heard of Tyrannosaurus rex, but how much do you actually know about this iconic dinosaur predator? Take ...

Even for people of advanced years (like me), the past can seem slippery and far away. For the very young — who have so little past to reckon with — it’s an even more difficult thing to grasp. Last ...

The Academy of Natural Sciences is filling the colder months with a mix of science, creativity and family activities. Across two winter weekends in late December and early January, visitors can ...

There are some 700 known dinosaur species, but this number could change with more discoveries. Dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley rate as the first known evidence of dinosaurs ...

Some animals have been around since the time of the dinosaurs—and they’re still thriving today! Known as “living fossils,” these creatures have barely changed over millions of years and continue to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Rare fossils in New Mexico reveal dinosaurs were doing just fine before the asteroid annihilated ...

The most common understanding that humans have of dinosaurs comes less from research and more from the cinematic world that has presented the gigantic animals as large ferocious, roaring creatures. Be ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When the first dinosaur fossils were recognized in the mid-19th ...

Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years, but according to the most widely accepted theory, a massive asteroid wiped them out around 66 million years ago. It sounds like a sci-fi movie, right? Yet ...