In a remarkable discovery, paleontologists have unearthed “extremely rare” tiny fossils that are shedding light on New Zealand's past. These minuscule fossils belong to whiteflies — a type of insects ...

Deep under the Jurassic rock beds of New South Wales, scientists discovered fossilized insects that push back the history of one of the world’s most hardy families of flies. These fragile traces, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most insects of this species have soft bodies, though, making it hard to find fossils and trace the origin of the bioluminescence.

The study of paleoecology and taphonomy provides a window into past ecosystems by examining the processes that govern the decay, preservation, and ultimate fossilisation of biological materials. In ...

Scientists have recently discovered the fossil of a giant insect, providing a fascinating glimpse into a prehistoric world where such creatures roamed the Earth. This remarkable find offers new ...

Newly discovered insect fossils are so small they can barely be seen by the human eye but have been preserved in an “extraordinary” way. Published in the journal Palaeobiodiversity and ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15. The intricate tapestry of insect evolution has captivated researchers across disciplines, revealing profound insights into the ...

A glob of 99 million-year-old amber has preserved an ancient fly in horror show fashion: with the mushroom-like fruiting body of zombie fungus bursting forth from its head.The insect, along with a ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — How far would leaf-eating insects go to dine on their favorite food? Perhaps the other side of the world, according to researchers at Penn State who found insect damage on ...