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How to mummify a dinosaur

A dinosaur autopsy reveals how exceptional "mummy" fossils formed millions of years ago

Salon · Oct 13, 2022

Neanderthals and modern humans may have copied each other’s tools

Research suggests species coexisted for more than 1,000 years and uncovers possible ‘exchange of ideas’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact triggered mega earthquakes that shook Earth for ‘weeks to months’

Asteroid impact triggered the biggest earthquakes experienced by our planet during this era

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

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From coelacanths to crinoids: these 9 'living fossils' haven't changed in millions of years

We see evolution all around us, constantly, in every living thing. Yet in the deep oceans we find a number of “living fossils” reminiscent of creatures from prehistoric times.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2022

Earth’s most powerful asteroid impact may be even bigger than we thought

But new research published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets arrives at a different size and impact velocity for the Vredefort impactor.

Inverse · Oct 8, 2022

Dinonsaurs Were Headed For Extinction Before Asteroid Hit Earth

A new study of dinosaur eggs from the time of their mass extinction reveals the species was already on the way out before an asteroid struck.

Zenger · Oct 7, 2022

Puny critter shows humble beginnings of magnificent flying reptiles

Scleromochlus, which measured about 8 inches long and likely ate insects and other small invertebrates.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022

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The stunning beach in Scotland where you can find giant dinosaur footprints

These magnificent creatures once proudly walked on the land that would go on to become the Isle of Skye.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

'Sea monsters' were real millions of years ago. New fossils tell about their rise and fall

Sixty six million years ago, sea monsters really existed. They were mosasaurs, huge marine lizards that lived at the same time as the last dinosaurs. Growing up to 12 metres long, mosasaurs looked like a Komodo dragon with flippers and a shark-like tail. They were also wildly diverse, evolving dozens…

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

Fossil discovered 100 years ago revealed to be pterosaur ancestor

The 230-million-year-old fossil had been locked inside stone since it was discovered a century ago

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022

Researchers uncover secrets of Scottish dinosaur fossil

A FOSSILISED reptile unearthed in Scotland lived during the age of dinosaurs and was closely related to an extinct group of flying reptiles known as…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2022

Merseyside beach was 'Serengeti of Europe' prowled by big cats and wolves

The area was a biodiversity hotspot with large grazers and predators

Liverpool Echo · Oct 5, 2022

Tiny reptile unearthed in Scotland was ‘closely related to pterosaurs’

Researchers say Scleromochlus taylori belonged to species that evolved into giant flying reptiles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

Fossilised cat-sized reptile found in Scotland was ‘early relative of pterosaurs’

Scleromochlus taylori was no more than 20 cm long and lived between 240 to 210 million years ago.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

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ABC News · Oct 4, 2022

Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered powerful tsunami that hit Australia, simulation reveals

The true devastating power of the mega-tsunami that was triggered by the asteroid impact that killed most dinosaurs has been revealed.

Salon · Oct 1, 2022

Fish fossil rewrites the history of life

Paleontologists describe some of the oldest teeth, jaws and limbs ever discovered

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

What Caused Holes in Sue the T. Rex’s Jawbone? Scientists Are Stumped

Sue, the biggest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed, no doubt was a fearsome beast when this predator prowled what is now South Dakota about 67 million years ago at the twilight of the age of dinosaurs. But even this huge dinosaur, whose fossils are displayed at the Field Museum…

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

CSIRO expedition voyage to unexplored underwater mountains and sea floor around Australia's Indian Ocean Territories

A vast mountain range dating back to the dinosaur era remains totally unexplored. Now a ship is setting sail on a 35-day journey to study them.

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ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves 500,000 years older than previously thought, research reveals

Uranium, pollen and charcoal trapped in speleothem have helped scientists uncover the true age of these South Australian caves.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022

A kung-fu kick led researchers to the world's oldest complete fish fossils – here's what they found

Some of the world’s most significant fossil discoveries have come from China. These include amazing feathered dinosaurs, the earliest modern mammals, and some of the oldest-known animals on Earth.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Asteroid impacts on moon coincide with some on Earth, glass bead study shows

The research found that major impact events on Earth did not happen in isolation, but were accompanied by a series of smaller impacts.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Fish fossil catch from China includes oldest teeth ever

Researchers in China have found a major catch of fish fossils, including the oldest teeth from any species

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022

How big was the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs and where did it land?

Nasa confirmed its spacecraft successfully collided with a 170-metre wide asteroid just after midnight today

Salon · Sep 27, 2022

NASA spacecraft collides with asteroid

The DART satellite successfully crashed. Can we apply its lessons in time to protect Earth from an asteroid impact?

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2022

Study finds famous Australian caves are up to 500,000 years older than we thought - and it could help explain a megafauna mystery

South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves is one of the world’s best fossil sites, containing a record spanning more than half a million years. Among the remains preserved in layers of sand are the bones of many iconic Australian megafauna species that became extinct between 48,000 and 37,000 years ago.

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