A recent study published in Earth Science Reviews examines how both the shine and excellent preservation of fossils discovered at Germany’s Posidonia Shale is not the result of pyrite (aka fool’s gold ...

The Crato Formation represents one of the most celebrated Early Cretaceous Konservat‐Lagerstätten, offering an unparalleled window into past ecosystems. Exceptional preservation within this formation ...

The Djadochta Formation in Mongolia is one of the world’s most famous dinosaur fossil sites. Its remarkably preserved remains suggest rapid burial events, yet the exact conditions are still debated.