Seventeen footprints preserved in a slab of sandstone discovered in southeastern Australia dating to about 355 million years ago are rewriting the history of the evolution of land vertebrates, showing ...

It can tell us about vegetation, climate and even human activity through time. Pollen grains are far more than allergens — ...

Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new study of fossil pollen trapped in ancient mud.

The ancient footprints from Australia were found on a slab of sandstone recovered near Melbourne and show reptile-like feet with long toes and hooked claws. Scientists estimate the animal was ...

The fossil was named for the Harajica Sandstone Member where the fossils were found in Australia's 'Red Centre' and the ancient Greek dēktēs ("biter"). It also pays homage to Professor Min Zhu ...