Evolution Diary

A tiny pale deer mouse living on a sand dune in Nebraska looks set to become an icon of biology. (…)

By literally shining new light on a Chinese pterosaur fossil, researchers have found that the membranes in the creature’s wings contain a complex pattern of fibers not found in any living animal. (…)

The first fossil footprints of a landing pterosaur have been discovered, a new study says.

The tracks offer rare insight into a dinosaur-age mystery: How did these flying reptiles move? (…)