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Lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts provide insights into the unusual origins of Earth's moon, revealing a cosmic history that challenges conventional theories.
The Devonian Period saw the emergence of Tiktaalik, one of the first vertebrates to transition from water to land, amidst a flourishing of plant life and ancient invertebrates.
The Paleozoic Era, marked by significant evolutionary developments and mass extinctions, represents a chaotic yet crucial period in Earth's history.
The Western Interior Seaway, which once stretched from the Caribbean Sea to the Canadian Arctic, is explored through scientific insights and historical context.
The Cenozoic Era marks a significant period in Earth's history characterized by the emergence of modern mammals and birds, leading to the rise of human-like organisms.
A fossil from the Geological Survey of Canada, much larger than any previously found from the Cambrian period, poses a mystery for Professor Harry Wittington.
Giant dragonflies with a wingspan of up to 25 inches thrived 300 million years ago, long before birds and flying reptiles existed.
Roy Chapman Andrews' expedition in the Gobi Desert led to remarkable discoveries, including dinosaur eggs and velociraptors, reshaping our understanding of paleontology.
Paleontologist Steve Brusatte addresses key questions about dinosaurs, including their diet, extinction, and hypothetical battles between species.
Dinosaur hunters in Montana employ archaeological methods to excavate fossil remains, revealing a thriving tourist industry centered around these ancient creatures.
Feathered dinosaurs, once thought to be rare, are now revealed to be more numerous than previously believed, thanks to advancements in various scientific fields.
Paleontologists explore the Arctic Circle to study how dinosaurs thrived in extreme cold and darkness during the Cretaceous period.
Rural Australia’s Outback, once teeming with dinosaurs, is brought to life through compelling reconstructions and scientific evidence of these ancient creatures.
Around 10,000 BC, early humans faced predators and climate change as they adapted to survive in a new and dangerous North America.
66 million years ago, a huge inland sea covered much of Wyoming, preserving dinosaur bones and footprints from the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Four hosts from the Eons YouTube channel participate in a live-streamed competition for National Fossil Day, focusing on significant fossil discoveries.
Dinosaurs, the iconic rulers of the Mesozoic Era, evolved through complex processes that shaped their dominance on Earth millions of years ago.
Fossils trapped in amber provide invaluable insights into the ecosystems of the dinosaur era, preserving ancient plants and animals for scientific study.
Dr. Kirk Johnson found a fossil walnut and a dolphin vertebrae near his childhood home, sparking his interest in paleobotany and fossil hunting.
Paleontologist Dick Mol investigates the mass extinction of Ice Age giants like mammoths and cave bears, exploring human impact versus climate change.
The Dino Trails series highlights Canada's significant dinosaur discoveries and their global impact.
Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the evolution of dinosaurs into birds and his role as a consultant for the Jurassic World films.
In the last 25 years, paleontologists have made discoveries that have changed the understanding of dinosaur evolution and their relationship to birds.
Only one known skeleton of Spinosaurus exists, discovered in 2013, but recent excavations in Morocco have revealed additional bones that could change its history.
Antarctica's Transantarctic Mountains serve as the backdrop for scientists Dr. Nate Smith and Dr. Patty Ryberg's expeditions that reveal the continent's rich dinosaur history.
Since 1996, thousands of dinosaur fossils unearthed in China have revealed that many species were covered in feathers and some could fly.
Recent fossil discoveries in Greece and Germany, including 11.6-million-year-old remains of Danuvius guggenmosi, challenge the Out of Africa theory of human evolution.
A team of young scientists from the University of Alberta has only three weeks to excavate dinosaur fossils in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Meave Leakey continues her family's legacy of researching human origins by excavating ancient fossils in East Africa, contributing to the understanding of human ancestry.
Dinosaurs, which first appeared over 255 million years ago, dominated diverse ecosystems for more than 180 million years, shaping the prehistoric Earth.
66 million years ago, a mountain-sized asteroid impact caused catastrophic tsunamis and a prolonged nuclear winter, leading to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
A 67-million-year-old dinosaur specimen, known as Dakota, is studied using advanced imaging techniques to reveal insights about its life and environment.
A rare early dinosaur skull, sealed for 200 million years in an unopened crate from Africa, challenges existing knowledge of prehistoric life.
In the vast landscapes of Montana, Tony Robinson and Phil Harding search for dinosaur fossils, exploring excavation sites and the science behind extinction.
In the Arctic Circle, Jørn Hurum explores a rocky polar desert rich in Jurassic-era fossils, revealing insights into the evolution of ancient sea monsters.
Evolution is examined through key fossil discoveries, including Tiktaalik, and scientific methods that challenge and affirm Darwin's bold claims.
In Alberta and British Columbia, paleontologists and amateur fossil hunters excavate rich dinosaur graveyards, revealing preserved specimens and ancient footprints.
Paleontological research since 1993, influenced by Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park," reveals that dinosaurs likely had feathers and diverse appearances, challenging previous perceptions.
In a Colombian coalmine, scientists reveal the fossil remains of Titanoboa, a 50-foot snake that thrived in a prehistoric ecosystem alongside giant turtles and crocodiles.
PBS Eons hosts Kallie Moore, Blake de Pastino, and Michelle Barboza-Ramirez compete in a virtual scavenger hunt at the Smithsonian NMNH’s Deep Time exhibit for National Fossil Day.
Eons celebrates its one-year anniversary with a livestream event featuring contributions from various Patreon patrons and highlights from its educational content.
On National Fossil Day, October 12, 2022, the Eons team hosted a 4-hour livestream featuring paleontology games, a studio tour, and a Q&A session.
Horseshoe crabs and trilobites, with origins dating back 445 million and 540 million years respectively, illustrate the deep evolutionary history of arthropods.
Geologists analyze Earth's layers to outline significant events in life's history, structured within the Geologic Time Scale.
Long necks provided sauropods a significant advantage in accessing food, contributing to their status as the largest terrestrial animals in history.
The evolution of dinosaur science over the past 350 years is illustrated through the artwork of notable paleoartists like Greg Paul and Doug Henderson.
In 1993, scientists extracted DNA from a weevil trapped in amber, leading to decades of research on the potential to unlock ancient genetic information.
A giant ichthyosaur skeleton is discovered in Rutland, UK, revealing insights into the Jurassic period.
