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A student found a 75-million-year-old dragonfly fossil in Canada’s ‘land of dinosaurs’

A student, exploring the barren ridges of Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park in search of ancient plant life, stumbled upon an extraordinary find that has changed how we view Cretaceous ecosystems. This discovery was a 75-million-year-old dragonfly wing, perfectly preserved, marking the first time an Odonata fossil from the dinosaur era…

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Tyrannosaur fossil reveals dark secret about apex predator: ‘Like solving ancient murder mystery’

Iconic dinosaur species didn’t let resources go to waste

The Independent UK

These ancient scars in Kazakhstan tell the story of a violent world lost 300 million years ago

The vast Saryarka steppe in Kazakhstan hides a violent prehistoric history, marked by volcanic scars dating back 300 million years. New geological studies have revealed that these rugged ridges are remnants of an ancient, massive volcanic belt. This belt was once as active as the ‘Ring of Fire’ we know…

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New dinosaur species found in China bridges key gap in evolution of colossal plant-eaters

Find indicates high diversity of long-necked dinosaurs in southwestern China during Early Jurassic period

The Independent UK

Study reveals biological traces inside a T. rex bone fracture after millions of years

Palaeontologists have achieved a remarkable feat by using advanced X-ray technology to examine a 66-million-year-old injury on ‘Scotty,’ the largest known Tyrannosaurus rex. They scanned one of Scotty's broken ribs with synchrotron micro-computed tomography. As a result, researchers discovered mineralised structures that look like tiny, branching networks, which are the…

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From ancient dinosaurs to rare butterflies: The many species named in honour of Sir David Attenborough

The naturalist has lent his name to a remarkable array of flora and fauna

The Independent UK

German museum to return rare Irritator dinosaur skull to Brazil

Spinosaur fossil bought by Stuttgart institution in 1991 has been the subject of a long restitution campaign

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Why does nature sleep in winter and when did life first appear? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance

The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survival

The Guardian - UK

Fossil reveals 180 million-year-old dolphin-like sea monster that survived despite injuries

Injuries to reptile’s shoulder and jaw joints likely made its life difficult

The Independent UK

Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs

Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviour

The Guardian - UK

New fossil discoveries suggest existence of giant ‘kraken’ octopuses as large as lorries

Paleontologists believe these early cephalopods were ‘huge, intelligent’ creatures that crushed prey with their powerful beaks

The Independent UK

New fossil finds show that giant kraken-like octopuses ruled prehistoric oceans

The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been an octopus

The Independent UK

Palaeontologists identify a new coelacanth species from a 150-year-old fossil in London

The Natural History Museum in London has discovered a previously unknown species of coelacanth from fossil remains that date back about 150 years (Macropoma gombessae). The new coelacanth is important because it helps to fill in a huge evolutionary gap of about 50 million years for coelacanths, one of the…

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Mysterious German skull found in 1973 was once thought to be a Neanderthal hybrid; new study reveals the truth

In 1973, a partial human skull was uncovered in Hahnöfersand, Germany, during archaeological work. It did not come with any clear cultural objects nearby, which made early classification difficult. At first glance, the bone seemed unusual. Its shape carried features that looked partly Neanderthal and partly modern human. That observation…

The Times of India

Discovery in the Arctic: Melting Russian glacier reveals a massive prehistoric whale graveyard thousands of years old

The rapid retreat of Arctic ice is revealing an extraordinary opportunity to gain insight into the Earth’s marine history through fossils. On Wilczek Island, which is found within the remote archipelago of Franz Josef Land, researchers have witnessed the rapid melting of a Russian glacier adjacent to the island, exposing…

The Guardian - AU

Giant echidnas weighing 15kg roamed Victoria – and the evidence was hiding in plain sight

A skull fragment found in a tray of unsorted fossils collected more than a century ago leads to discovery

The Times of India

Rare Ice Age fossils found in Texas cave could rewrite ancient climate history

A remarkable find in an active underground stream has recently been made deep beneath the rolling hills of the Edwards Plateau. During a snorkelling excursion through the low ceilings and dark passages of Bender's Cave in Comal County, Texas, researchers discovered an enormous ‘lag assemblage’ of Pleistocene megafauna. It is…

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The Independent UK

Scientists say the world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all

Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative

The Independent UK

What a piece of 15,0000-year-old jewellery found in a Devon cave tells us about this prehistoric ‘civilization’

Even when living hundreds of miles from the sea, Magdalenian people had a strong cultural connection to it

The Times of India

A tiny hole in Greenland reveals how creatures survived extreme climate 210 million years ago

Located in East Greenland's Fleming Fjord Formation, the recently identified 210-million-year-old lungfish burrows provide valuable insight into the volatile nature of the Late Triassic climate throughout ancient Greenland. The fossilised burrows indicate that the lungfish had a strategy of digging into the mud to survive the seasonal droughts in Late…

The Independent UK

Scientists discover fossils that change what we know about evolution

Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth

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20 Natural Wonders That Might Not Exist In 50 Years

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Amazon, these 20 natural wonders are on the brink of vanishing. Discover why science warns we might lose them in 50 years and what we can do to save our planet’s fleeting beauty.

The Times of India

Cartoon character Dooly comes to life? South Korea finds rare ‘baby’ dinosaur from 100 million years ago

For the first time in 15 years, South Korea has announced that it has found a new dinosaur species! The discovery was made using advanced technology and through international collaboration. The dinosaur is called Doolysaurus huhmini and lived around 100 million years ago during the mid-Cretaceous period.

The Times of India

Rare discovery: Tiny 1-centimetre fossil found in Mongolia’s Gobi desert shocks scientists

Palaeontologists have discovered an incredibly well-preserved fossil skeleton measuring only 1 centimetre long in the Ukhaa Tolgod area of the Gobi Desert. This fossil is believed to be one of the earliest examples of what are referred to as ‘micro-mammals’ from the Late Cretaceous time period. The American Museum of…

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