Articles for author: Awais Khan

Microraptor's aerodynamic feathers hint at gliding or even early flight, soaring through prehistoric skies.

Microraptor: The Four-Winged Glider Smaller Than a Housecat

Imagine a creature soaring through prehistoric forests, smaller than a modern housecat, with gleaming feathers on not just two but four limbs. This remarkable animal was Microraptor, one of the most fascinating dinosaurs ever discovered and a crucial piece in our understanding of avian evolution. Dating back approximately 120 million years to the Early Cretaceous ...

Global Witnesses to Ancient Climate

Petrified Forests: How Stone Trees Teach Us About Ancient Climates

Imagine walking through a forest where towering tree trunks sparkle like jewels, their surfaces gleaming with crystal formations. But here’s the mind-bending part: these aren’t living trees at all. They’re ancient forests turned to stone, preserving secrets from millions of years ago when the Earth looked completely different than it does today. These petrified forests ...