Ancient fossil pollen provides clues to help future ecosystem conservation
New research on fossil pollen records has uncovered the key drivers behind ecosystem and biodiversity change caused by both climate…
Gene sequencing tool clarifies ancient megafauna family tree
From giant cats to massive armadillo-type creatures, the giant megafauna that roamed our planet millions of years ago were a…
Five million years ago, small seals called Melbourne’s affluent seaside suburbs home
While Melbourne’s seaside suburbs today attract up-market homeowners and holidaymakers, millions of years ago they were home to a very…
Fossil pollen: Linking the planet’s past, present and future
While fossil pollen can help scientists learn more about the types of plants found in our ancient past, current techniques…
Luck and logic: How a brand new group of Australian dinosaurs was uncovered
A series of lucky events and some quick thinking on behalf of paleontologists at Swinburne University of Technology have helped…