The discovery, in a bizarre animal not closely related to birds, could change how scientists think about the origin of ...

Body coverings such as hair and feathers have played a central role in evolution. They enabled warm-bloodedness by insulating ...

Called osteoderms, the chain mail-like plates may have helped some species adapt to Australia’s harsh environment ...

A 247-million-year-old fossil reptile boasted an enormous crest on its back made from feather-like appendages, long before the appearance of feathered dinosaurs ...

A new study has found that horses with higher parasitic loads also have worse coat conditions, thanks to the development of a ...

Preserved in tan stone, the fossil of Mirasaura included much of the ancient reptile’s skeleton and a feather-like fan that ...

A naturally occurring mineral, talc consists of several elements like magnesium and silicon. When ground into fine particles, ...

The wellness industry is seeing a surge in veganism and clean beauty, leading to the rise of plant-based collagen. While ...

Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away by a new fossil discovery.” ...

One of the best indoor houseplants, aloe vera is known for being an easy going, low-maintenance succulent plant. But there’s ...

The Pensacola Humane Society is also helping with overflow from the county shelter and working to match pets with families ...

A delicate, innocuous little fossil reptile known as Mirasaura grauvogeli – “Grauvogel’s wonder reptile” – is forcing a rethink about the evolution of skin and its appendages such as feathers and hair ...