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A rare gem from the past: Barb Beasley’s discovery of a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth during a 2012 Passport in Time excavation in the iconic Hell Creek Formation.

Fossil Forensics: What a Single Tooth Can Tell Us About the Past

A single ancient tooth, sometimes no larger than a thumbnail, can unlock extraordinary secrets about life on Earth millions of years ago. In the skilled hands of paleontologists and researchers, these seemingly modest remains transform into powerful storytelling devices that illuminate extinct species, ancient ecosystems, and even evolutionary turning points. Fossil teeth serve as time ...

Julia Clarke talking in Texas about dinosaur colour

Dr. Julia Clarke and the Origins of the Dinosaur Voice

Deep within the annals of paleontology, few mysteries have captured the imagination quite like the sounds that once echoed from the throats of dinosaurs. For decades, these ancient vocalizations remained lost to time, confined to creative speculation in films and popular media. Enter Dr. Julia Clarke, a groundbreaking paleontologist whose revolutionary research has fundamentally transformed ...

Illustration of large dinosaurs with long necks walking in a sandy landscape. A pterosaur flies in the blue sky, and grass grows near a water body.

How Plant Evolution Shaped the World of Herbivorous Dinosaurs

The dance between plants and herbivorous dinosaurs represents one of Earth’s most fascinating evolutionary relationships. For over 165 million years, dinosaurs roamed our planet, with plant-eaters comprising a significant portion of these magnificent creatures. But these dinosaurs didn’t exist in isolation—they evolved alongside the plant kingdom, creating a remarkable co-evolutionary story. As plants developed new ...