paleontology

An imaginative depiction of Archaeopteryx, in the transitional phase between non-avian feathered dinosaurs and modern birds

We still live in the age of dinosaurs

12 May 2018 9:00 am

The age of dinosaurs is a perennial favourite on any time traveller’s wishlist. Even though we’re technically still in it…

T. rex hunted live prey but wouldn’t pass up a free meal if it sniffed one out

T. rex: the greatest celebrity of all time

14 May 2016 9:00 am

Tyrannosaurus rex is the greatest celebrity of all time. The 68–66 million-year-old carnivore is far older than any actor or…