MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (01/12/2026) — A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities challenges previous classifications paleontologists use to determine how the fossil record ...
Scientists confirm CT scanning doesn't interfere with natural decomposition processes, opening new windows into understanding how fossils form. Scientists have found that X-Ray scanning reveals ...
A new study published in Palaeontology has confirmed that X-ray computed tomography (XCT scanning) can be used to monitor decomposing organisms without altering the natural decay process—a vital step ...
Scientists publishing new book on technofossils suggest that wind turbine blades, made from difficult to recycle materials, may be among the most surprising fossils found by future paleontologists ...
How does a fossil go from being in the ground to on display? What do paleontologists do? How does a fossil go from being in the ground to on display in a museum? Learn the process and all the ...
Dive into deep time to discover how fossils form, the ocean's surprising origins, and more. What do fossilized leaves, an asteroid, and Florida sinkholes have in common? Dr. Kirk Johnson is Sant ...