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palaeontology

What was the biggest dinosaur that ever lived? Here’s how scientists make those gigantic measurements

Sci-Tech

What was the biggest dinosaur that ever lived? Here’s how scientists make those gigantic measurements

By Nic Rawlence

Global citizen scientists dig it: unearthing SA’s paleo tourism

South Africa

Global citizen scientists dig it: unearthing SA’s paleo tourism

By Bridget Hilton-Barber

Renowned South African palaeontologist Bob Brain dies at 92

South Africa

Renowned South African palaeontologist Bob Brain dies at 92

By Shaun Smillie

Remains of prehistoric 3-metre fish discovered in Eastern Cape

South Africa

Remains of prehistoric 3-metre fish discovered in Eastern Cape

By Shaun Smillie

The trail of red rust that leads to the beginning of human culture

Africa

The trail of red rust that leads to the beginning of human culture

By Angus Begg

A past buried in the Karoo town of Sutherland holds portents for our survival as a species

South Africa

A past buried in the Karoo town of Sutherland holds portents for our survival as a species

By Jamie Venter

Baby giant pterosaurs may have driven smaller species extinct, fossil discovery shows

Magazine

Baby giant pterosaurs may have driven smaller species extinct, fossil discovery shows

By Roy Smith and David Martill