Search fossil research and resources
Built by domain specialists
4Paleontology is a focused search engine and resource hub for anyone working with or interested in paleontology. We combine multiple indexes, institutional catalogs, curated vendor lists, and AI tools to surface literature, specimen records, field guides, and news that general search engines often miss. Use the site to search research papers, museum collections, field methods, fossil sellers with provenance data, and educational resources. Our team includes search architects, experienced users, and paleontology specialists who help tune relevance for scientific and field needs. Part of the 4SEARCH network of topic specific search engines.
Latest Articles
Unique Indian fossil transforms our understanding of one of most popular dinosaur groups - AOL
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (425+ words) A peculiar fossil of a long-necked reptile unearthed in India has pushed back the timeline of the popular colossal dinosaur group’s spread by tens of millions of years. The new fossil discovered in the eastern Indian state of Gujarat belongs…...
Gelernter: Giving Up Darwin’s “Brilliant and Beautiful Theory”
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (281+ words) David Gelernter’s confession raised many an eyebrow when it was published in 2019, and for good reason. Source Seven years ago, Yale University professor of computer science David Gelernter wrote that he was bidding farewell to neo-Darwinian evolutionary theory. Why would…...
CF library show brings kids face to face with dinosaurs
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (371+ words) CRYSTAL FALLS -- A touring theater group Thursday brought to life creatures from the time of the dinosaurs in a fun, interactive, fact-filled show at the Crystal Falls Community District Library. Bright Star Touring Theatre members presented "Dino Academy: A Dino…...
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus — skeletal reconstruction
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (302+ words) | Skeletal Drawing t.co Available for editorial, museum & print licensing — inquiries & rates → Spinosaurus was a giant spinosaurid (duh) from the mid-Cretaceous of northern Africa. Growing up to 14 m (45 feet) long, it was among the longest predatory dinosaurs known to date, although…...
Summer reading continues (with a twist) at Onondaga County Public Libraries
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (198+ words) by Nicole La Fiandra When kids think of “summer reading,” it usually feels like a chore to do. That could not be further from the truth for those participating at the Onondaga County Public Libraries. This year’s theme is “Unearth…...
Ancient fern wildfires from 201 million years ago offer clues to today's fire-prone landscapes
9+ hour ago (1075+ words) A new study has found that the ferns which took over Europe after the mass extinction 201 million years ago were the fuel for enormous fires. Those fern savannahs burned again and again for tens of thousands of years. The finding…...
A fisherman in Anjouan accidentally pulled up a coelacanth, the prehistoric-looking fish that seemed like a living fossil hidden in deep waters and still leaves people stunned
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (855+ words) A rare coelacanth was accidentally caught near the Comoros, raising new concerns for one of the world's oldest fish lineages. By Adrian Villellas · Editorial process A routine fishing trip in the Comoros turned into a rare encounter on July 5, 2026. Local…...
See how the skeleton of a huge 240 million-year-old amphibian is cleaned
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (111+ words) The Lufkin Daily News - Toddler dies after suffering medical emergency at Diboll daycare - STALLARD: Red left a legacy and some lessons - Former Hudson city administrator indicted on charge of abuse of official capacity - Man struck in auto-pedestrian accident on South…...
Dino-comedies and more at the Sullivan libraries
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (576+ words) Johnson City Press The Sullivan County Public Library has five locations to serve the community LIBRARY NEWS Summer Reading: Unearth a Story is coming to a close There are only a few days left to enter your minutes reading into…...
Large and in charge: Dinosaur Takeover gives fair patrons an up-close experience
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (124+ words) Bay to Bay News Large and in charge: Dinosaur Takeover gives fair patrons an up-close experience Standing about 2 feet tall, a dinosaur came charging toward a group of children visiting the Delaware State Fair in Harrington on Thursday, July 23. Luckily…...