A new study published in Palaeontology has confirmed that X-ray computed tomography (XCT scanning) can be used to monitor decomposing organisms without altering the natural decay process—a vital step ...

An international study led by Curtin University has revealed new insights into how an ancient flying reptile was preserved in ...

Phosphatized fish fossils occur in various locations worldwide. Although these fossils have been intensively studied over the past decades they remain a matter of ongoing research. The mechanism of ...

Lagerstätten, sedimentary deposits known for their exceptional paleontological information Sedimentary deposits that yield an ...

Scientists have found that X-Ray scanning reveals secrets of fossil formation without disturbing the decay of buried carcasses A new study published in Palaeontology has confirmed that X-ray computed ...

Ancient amber reveals mites preserved in a silk-linked marching line, offering the earliest evidence of coordinated movement ...

Scientists confirm CT scanning doesn't interfere with natural decomposition processes, opening new windows into understanding how fossils form. Scientists have found that X-Ray scanning reveals ...