Explore the fascinating world of sedimentary rocks, which form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments over millions of years. These rocks tell the story of Earth’s history, preserving ...

Using relative and radiometric dating methods, geologists are able to answer the question: how old is this fossil?

Fossils rarely lie exposed on the surface, so we excavate several meters deep, using hammers to break or split rocks from morning to night. Once we find promising slabs, we carefully extract them for ...