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This ancient mega-predator was built for stealth

Temnodontosaurus was adapted for stealth-based predation as revealed by fossil analysis.

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'Stealth flippers' helped this extinct mega-predator stalk its prey

Temnodontosaurus had adaptations for stealth hunting, revealed through analysis of its fossil remains.

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Jonathan Bailey stuns in survival mode in Jurassic World Rebirth trailer

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Denver museum known for dinosaur displays finds fossil under its parking lot

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A T-rex with lips? Predators with pink eyebrows? Walking with Dinosaurs is back to challenge everything you know

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Denver museum known for dinosaur displays finds fossil under its parking lot

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A T-rex with lips? Predators with pink eyebrows? Walking with Dinosaurs is back to challenge everything you know

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Research finds 18-million-year-old enamel proteins in mammal fossils - Harvard Gazette

Ancient proteins found in 18-million-year-old mammal teeth provide insights into prehistoric life and evolution.

Juvenile Ceratosaurus Skeleton Heads to Auction as a Jurassic-Era Masterpiece | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

A nearly complete juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton from the Late Jurassic is up for auction, representing one of the finest examples of dinosaur preservation.

Ancient skull may have been half human, half Neanderthal child

A child skull represents a hybrid of Homo sapiens and Neanderthal features, demonstrating possible hybridization between the two species.

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North America's oldest pterosaur, a winged reptile, discovered in Arizona

"The fossil animal fits into patterns of evolutionary and environmental change, crucial to understanding the evolution of pterosaurs, which have over 150 named species."

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Paleontologists Find Skeleton That Weirdly Looks Exactly Like Barney the Purple Dinosaur

Fossil discovery in Texas reveals nearly complete skeleton of ancient amphibian Eryops megacephalus with amusing resemblance to Barney.

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The Natural History Museum has a new 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton

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Dog-sized dinosaur that scuttled between feet of giants 150m years ago discovered

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The Natural History Museum has a new 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton

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Dog-sized dinosaur that scuttled between feet of giants 150m years ago discovered

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A plane crash in India resulted in a single survivor and the loss of many lives, including medical students.

Journalists in Syria are constructing a new media environment in a post-Assad context.

Historical dinosaur bones from Mongolia have been identified as a previously unknown species.

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Fossils found in 1970s are most recent ancestor of tyrannosaurs, scientists say

Tyrannosaurs originated from a new ancestor species called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, a smaller and faster predator than previously thought.

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A dinosaur's last supper: Gut of a 100-million-year-old sauropod sheds light on its diet

The first direct evidence of sauropod diet was found, confirming their herbivorous nature with cololite evidence.

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The "Tooth Hurty" Joke Has Its Origins In Ancient, Armored Fish | Defector

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Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator

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Turning point': claw print fossils found in Australia rewrite story of amniotes by 40 million years

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It's a history lesson': fossil fish up to 16m years old found perfectly preserved in central NSW

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Fossilized dinosaur cells that defied the ravages of time - 20 years since a key discovery

The 2005 discovery of cells in dinosaur bones changed how scientists approach the search for ancient biomolecules.

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Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil Ever Could Reveal Stegosaurus Secrets

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The "Tooth Hurty" Joke Has Its Origins In Ancient, Armored Fish | Defector

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Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator

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Turning point': claw print fossils found in Australia rewrite story of amniotes by 40 million years

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It's a history lesson': fossil fish up to 16m years old found perfectly preserved in central NSW

Fossilized dinosaur cells that defied the ravages of time - 20 years since a key discovery

The 2005 discovery of cells in dinosaur bones changed how scientists approach the search for ancient biomolecules.

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Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil Ever Could Reveal Stegosaurus Secrets

The American Museum of Natural History unveiled the Apex Stegosaurus, a record-breaking, near-complete fossil, highlighting significant paleontological history.

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Tusks Up for the Utah Mammoth

The unveiling of Utah's newest NHL team, the Mammoth, has generated both excitement and skepticism, reflecting the rich paleontological history of the region.

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Which galaxy is on a collision course with the Milky Way? The Saturday quiz

In 1826, Mary Anning opened a Fossil Depot in Lyme Regis, contributing significantly to the field of paleontology.

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Birds were nesting in the Arctic during age of dinosaurs, scientists discover

Birds nested in the Arctic 73 million years ago, marking a significant discovery in understanding bird evolution and their role in ancient ecosystems.

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Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator 'the size of your index finger' that lived 506M years ago

Mosura fentoni is an extinct arthropod discovered in Canada, notable for its unique segmented abdomen and features reminiscent of modern sea creatures.

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Carnivorous crocodile-like monsters used to terrorize the Caribbean

Sebecids migrated from South America to the Caribbean via land connections during low sea levels.

Fossils in the Caribbean confirm the presence of prehistoric apex predators.

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The Pokemon Fossil Museum is coming to the US, you're gonna want to get tickets

The PokÃ©mon Fossil Museum will debut internationally at Chicago's Field Museum in 2026, blending real fossils with PokÃ©mon-themed exhibits.

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Oldest footprints of first 'reptile' found by fossil hunters

The discovery of ancient amniote footprints suggests they existed 350-359 million years ago, earlier than previously thought, which may revise evolutionary timelines.

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Technofossils' Will Define Humanity until the Sun Consumes Us All

Future paleontologists may find our discarded materials, termed technofossils, more enduring than biological remains.

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Giant Sloths' Hairy Truth Revealed by Scientists

Ground sloths displayed significant diversity in size and fur adaptations due to their varied habitats across the Americas.

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A New Dinosaur Museum Rises From a Hole in the Ground in New Jersey

The Edelman Fossil Park reveals crucial insights linking past mass extinctions to current climate change challenges.

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Scientists Puzzled by Giant Ancient Life Forms

Prototaxites may represent a unique life form, distinct from known organisms, suggested by new analyses from Edinburgh scientists.

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This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have Sounded

Brown's projects explore how the Corythosaurus's crest changes affect their sound and vocalizations at different life stages.

Daily briefing: Why RNA hasn't yet had its 'AlphaFold' moment

Advancements in quantum computing are being made with the development of 'qudits', which can represent more complex states than traditional qubits.

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You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years

A new method for fast-fossilizing amber could unveil hidden biochemistry that formed over millions of years.

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NJ's William Paterson University lost professor's 380-million-year-old fossils - which ended up in a Tenn. dump, lawsuit claims

A professor is suing a university after his 380-million-year-old fossil collection was accidentally discarded due to a shipping mistake.

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Fragments of a face more than a million years old found in Spanish cave

A new hominin named "Pink" was discovered in Spain, predating known species, expanding our understanding of early human evolution in Europe.

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This wild new instrument brings a dinosaur back to life

The Dinosaur Choir lets musicians experience potential dinosaur sounds through an innovative musical instrument designed from a fossilized skull.

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Scientists reveal what The Meg REALLY looked like

New findings suggest Megalodon was longer than previously estimated, reaching 80 feet instead of 65 feet.

Study: Megalodon's body shape was closer to a lemon shark

Megalodon may have had a slender body shape and was likely warm-blooded, challenging previous assumptions about its anatomy and behavior.

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Scientists reveal what The Meg REALLY looked like

New findings suggest Megalodon was longer than previously estimated, reaching 80 feet instead of 65 feet.

Study: Megalodon's body shape was closer to a lemon shark

Megalodon may have had a slender body shape and was likely warm-blooded, challenging previous assumptions about its anatomy and behavior.

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An Algerian scientist splits his gaze between microbes and Mars

Youcef Sellam's research connects microbial fossil detection techniques to potential Martian life exploration.

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This Small Town Was Just Named the Best Place to Find Fossils in the U.K.

Walton-on-the-Naze is identified as the top fossil hunting location in the UK, renowned for its rich fossil deposits.

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Incredible map reveals how white skin evolved in Europe

Darker skin tones were predominant in Europe for 96% of its history, with light complexions being a recent development.

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World's 'best-preserved' baby woolly mammoth found after 50,000 years

The discovery of a remarkably preserved baby woolly mammoth named Yana in Siberia provides unprecedented insights into Ice Age fauna.

New York state resident finds complete mastodon jaw beneath lawn

A New York state resident uncovered a complete mastodon jaw after observing two large teeth. The discovery highlights the region's rich paleontological history, being the first in over 11 years.

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Prehistoric jaw, other bone fragments unearthed in New York backyard

The discovery began when a homeowner spotted two teeth sticking out of the dirt under a plant. After digging a little deeper, they found two more teeth just below the surface. Realizing the find might be something special, the homeowner called in experts, and soon a full excavation was underway.

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