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1 week ago

Exclusive: Jonathan Bailey Breaks Down A Tear-Jerking 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Scene

Dr. Henry Loomis expresses deep passion and sincerity in Jurassic World Rebirth, showcasing the importance of yearning in storytelling.
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fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
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Analyzing Ancient Footprints, Scientists Find Evidence Dinos Like T-Rex Did the "Moonwalk" to Attract Mates

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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Labrador-sized dinosaur to go on display at London's Natural History Museum after scientists discover it's a new species

The discovery of Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae adds a new species to the dinosaur family, previously misclassified as a Nanosaurus.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Ancient T. rex ancestor discovered: Khankhuuluu, 'prince of dragons'

A newly discovered tyrannosaur species, Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, fills a crucial evolutionary gap leading to T. rex.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
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Analyzing Ancient Footprints, Scientists Find Evidence Dinos Like T-Rex Did the "Moonwalk" to Attract Mates

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fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Ancient T. rex ancestor discovered: Khankhuuluu, 'prince of dragons'

A newly discovered tyrannosaur species, Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, fills a crucial evolutionary gap leading to T. rex.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Did spiders' ancestors come from the ocean?

The origins of arachnids may trace back to more than 500 million years ago, with their brain organization revealed in the fossil of Mollisonia symmetrica.
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fromNature
4 weeks ago

This ancient mega-predator was built for stealth

Temnodontosaurus was adapted for stealth-based predation as revealed by fossil analysis.
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fromNature
4 weeks ago

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

Temnodontosaurus had adaptations for stealth hunting, revealed through analysis of its fossil remains.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How realistic are movie dinosaurs?

Matt Lamanna, a dinosaur paleontologist, points out that the T-Rex’s portrayal in the original Jurassic Park film, where it cannot see stationary objects, misrepresents its visual acuity, which was likely superior compared to many dinosaurs.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

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.
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1 month ago

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.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

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.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

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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fromFuturism
1 month ago

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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Historical dinosaur bones from Mongolia have been identified as a previously unknown species.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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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2 months ago

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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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

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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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

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.
fromPolygon
3 months ago

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

The Pokémon Fossil Museum will debut internationally at Chicago's Field Museum in 2026, blending real fossils with Pokémon-themed exhibits.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

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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