(a) The Proto-Tethys tectonic domain in western China. (b) The Paleo-Tethys tectonic domain in eastern China. “Sub”, “Col”, “Exh”, and “P-co” denote subduction, collision, exhumation, and ...

(a) Reconstruction of the onset and spreading of the Proto-Tethys Ocean at ca. 620 Ma after the breakup of the Rodinia Supercontinent; (b) Migration of the oceanic plate results in significant changes ...

Paleontology researchers in Europe have identified a new species of ancient marine reptile – often referred to as a "Jurassic sea monster" or "sea dragon" – that existed nearly 183 million years ago.

Sixty-six million years ago, the Cretaceous period ended. Dinosaurs disappeared, along with around 90% of all species on Earth. The patterns and causes of this extinction have been debated since ...

A fish fossil from millions of years ago was accidentally discovered at the Samaria Gorge in Crete. It is well known that ...