Snakes in a Burrow: Fossil Rattles Origin of Snakes

Last week, paleontologists published a study in the journal Science Advances revealing a possible habitat origin for modern snakes. This study was based on an exciting morphological discovery in a fossil snake that could help

Lungfishes Are Not Airheads!

2015-03-17-09.10.10-2-300x300It’s November, a month to ruminate on all of the things we are thankful for while we ruminate copious amounts of food (at least in the United States). I’ve been contemplating all of the things

Blog, Tweet and get the details on our #SVP2015 Thurs eve PLOS Paleo Social!

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We’re still looking for PLOS Paleo Blog contributors at #SVP2015! Are you active on social media platforms (such as blogging or Twitter), love paleontology, attending the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meeting, and want to be

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Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence in Paleontology

In situ investigation.A mid-Holocene-aged Gobero skeleton of a small girl preserved wearing an arm bracelet (G1B2; ~2835 B.C.E.) [25]. Due to the impossibility of removing the bracelet, analysis required portable, non-invasive techniques.

On Wednesday, October 7 at 1 pm ET, PLOS Paleo hosted our second redditscience ‘Ask Me Anything’ on  laser-stimulated fluorescence (LSF) in paleontology. [Here’s a link to the completed AMA.] Our featured paleontologist for this AMA was PLOS author

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PLOS Reddit AMA on Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence in Paleontology

On Wednesday, October 7 at 1 pm ET, PLOS Paleo is hosting our second Reddit Ask Me Anything. We will be discussing laser-stimulated fluorescence (LSF) in paleontology with PLOS author Thomas Kaye, a Research Associate at the Burke Museum in … Continue reading »

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#2015SVP Call for Contributors!

Are you active on social media platforms (such as blogging or Twitter), love paleontology, attending the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meeting, and want to be more involved here in the PLOS Paleo Community? Here’s your chance! The annual Society of … Continue reading »

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Howdy Pt. 2!

Hello there! In a continuation of getting to know your PLOS Paleo Community Editors (read introductory posts by fellow editors Jon and Andy), let me introduce myself! My name is Sarah, and I, along with Jon and Andy, am very … Continue reading »

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