Contrary to popular belief, ammonites, ancient marine mollusks, survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. Recent fossil discoveries in Denmark indicate some ammonite species persisted ...

A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests ammonites did not vanish immediately after the asteroid impact 66 million years ago. Fossils from Denmark indicate some survived for up to 200,000 ...

In the aftermath of the giant asteroid that crashed into the Yucatan Peninsula about 66 million years ago, approximately 75% of all species on Earth were wiped out, including the dinosaurs. Among ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

I could not believe that I was holding something that was probably a hundred million years old. I had in my hand an ammonite, a fossilised hard-shelled creature. I was on a reporting trip in ...

Jewelry makers have been showcasing the marine mollusk, and vintage sellers say they can’t keep them in stock. By Chantel Tattoli The swirly shell that held the voice of the Little Mermaid in Disney’s ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Aaron Baker, who's preparing for his 13th year of teaching, takes note of the religious symbols that appear in his high school government class. The Christian crucifix, as well as a ...

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de El Tiempo Latino. Oklahoma’s state superintendent ordered public schools to incorporate the Bible as “an instructional support into the curriculum.” But ...

Recent moves by state leaders have reenergized a debate: Is teaching about the Bible in public schools necessary to develop well-rounded, culturally literate students? Is it possible to do so without ...