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Cosmoselachus exhibits predominantly shark-like characteristics, yet possesses cartilaginous structures reminiscent of ratfish found today.

This riverside region is home to ancient fossils, fascinating museums and a thriving drinking and dining scene.

The discovery of a 390 million-year-old fossilized forest in South West England offers unprecedented insights into Earth's early evolution during the Devonian Period. These ancient trees, identified as Calamophyton, played a crucial role in shaping landscapes and stabilizing environments. Their presence suggests complex terrestrial ecosystems developed earlier than previously thought, highlighting the evolutionary journey of plants. This milestone underscores the dynamic nature of life on E...

Britain's hidden trove of botanical fossils offers a glimpse into life before the dinosaurs.

Researchers have described a new species of ancient shark that was collected in Arkansas 45 years ago and fills an important role in understanding an enigmatic

The oldest fossilised forest ever found, dating back 390 million years, has been unearthed along the Devon and Somerset coast in South West England.

The oldest fossilised forest known on the planet – dating from 390 million years ago – has been discovered in the high sandstone cliffs along…

The oldest fossil forests were thought to be in upstate New York. But a new discovery in Somerset, UK is even older, with fossils dating back 390 million years!

Cambridge UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 - Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Cardiff have unearthed fossils in the high sandstone cliffs of South West Englands Devon and Somerset coast, revealing the worlds oldest known fo

Scientists working in southwest England have found the oldest fossilized forest known on Earth, according to a new...