Science Archives - Climate Ages

Illustration showing a fossil trackway slab with color-coded footprints in the foreground and a reconstructed early reptile walking beside it in a natural Australian landscape. Front foot (manus) prints are highlighted in yellow, hind foot (pes) prints in blue. The background features a lake and eucalyptus trees. Fossil photo credit: Grzegorz Niedźwiedzki. Reptile reconstruction by Marcin Ambrozik.

Biodiversity Conservation | Evolution | Paleontology

They Walked the Earth 35 Million Years Earlier Than We Thought

Satellite image of a large hurricane swirling over the ocean, with a cartoon illustration of hands checking a wristwatch in the lower left corner—symbolizing urgency in addressing climate change

Climate Change | Paleontology

Earth Took 269,000 Years to Recover From This Climate Event

A fossil of a prehistoric marine reptile embedded in rock, with two cartoon dice overlaid near its skull—suggesting chance or randomness in fossil discovery

Biodiversity Conservation | Evolution | Paleontology

Why Some Creatures Fossilize While Others Vanish Without a Trace

A giant panda eating bamboo in a lush green setting, with an illustrated conservation symbol showing hands holding a tree and landscape overlaid on the right side

Biodiversity Conservation | Ecology

Why Aren’t You Trying To Save Pandas? Rethinking the Faces of Conservation

This image is bold and visually striking—perfect for drawing attention to a piece about the asteroid impact that ended the reign of dinosaurs. The juxtaposition of the roaring T. rex with the impending asteroid makes the stakes immediately clear and dramatic. It has a cinematic, almost sci-fi tone that could work well for outreach, educational posts, or teaser content

Evolution | Paleontology

Did the Fossils Lie? The Dinosaurs Weren’t in Decline Before the Asteroid

A close-up of a white alpine flower superimposed over a scenic view of the Rocky Mountains, with snow-dusted peaks, dense pine forests, and a turquoise glacial lake under a clear blue sky.

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Ecology

Can This Wildflower Keep Up With Climate Change?

This image illustrates the powerful ecological role of ants using a striking visual metaphor: a colony of leafcutter ants carrying vegetation beneath a toppling line of dominoes. The dominoes symbolize the cascading effects ants can trigger within ecosystems — from soil health to plant diversity. It hints at how small creatures can have disproportionately large impacts, much like a single domino can start a chain reaction.

Biodiversity Conservation | Ecology

What Ants Can Teach Us About Ecosystem Collapse

Why Planting Baby Corals Isn’t Enough to Save Reefs

Biodiversity Conservation | Ecology

Why Planting Baby Corals Isn’t Enough to Save Reefs

This image shows a vintage-style illustration of a fish, likely a cod or similar bottom-dwelling species, swimming over a sandy seafloor. The background suggests a shallow marine environment. The composition likely represents the ecological concept of bioturbation—the process by which organisms like fish or invertebrates stir up and rework sediments, influencing nutrient cycling and ocean health

Biodiversity Conservation | Science Outreach

Cod, Eels, and the Quiet Power Beneath Our Feet

This visually striking image shows a waxwing bird perched on a snowy branch, tossing a berry into its beak. Overlaid on the right is a stylized globe, likely symbolizing global migratory patterns or species range shifts. The composition suggests a connection between bird behavior and broader environmental themes like climate change, habitat shifts, or biodiversity on a global scale.

Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Science Outreach

When Smart Birds Struggle: What Arctic Birds Taught Me About Climate Risk