Key to the first bird’s flight was likely a set of never-before-seen feathers, called tertials, found on the upper arm of the ...

A previously unknown shark once swam around the shores of the U.K. more than 70 million years ago. The new species, named ...

Bone health after 40 requires more than calcium. Experts explain the roles of diet, exercise, hormones, and lifestyle in preventing osteoporosis and maintaining strong, resilient bones., Health News - ...

Researchers compared the markings found on an ancient skeleton in England to bones that had been chewed on by cheetahs, lions ...

A human skeleton was found in Peach County Tuesday afternoon, according to the Peach County Coroner’s Office. An employee ...

Archaeopteryx is the fossil that proved Darwin right. It's the oldest known fossil bird, and it helps show that all birds— ...

Archaeologists can estimate a person's sex with 95% accuracy, but many experts are focused on what can be learned about ...

Low magnesium levels, a condition called hypomagnesemia, can decrease bone density significantly, increasing fracture risk and potentially weakening teeth and gums. Beyond skeletal effects ...

For five years, Suresh was branded a wife killer. The police built a murder case against him, complete with a skeleton, a forced confession, and a fabricated chargesheet. Until one day, the supposed ...

For years, paleontologists have debated whether Archaeopteryx could truly fly. The Chicago specimen may finally put this ...