A new study suggests that volcanic eruptions severely altered the climate of the planet at the end of the Triassic period, at the height of the age of dinosaurs, more than 200 million years ago.The … [Read more...] about Volcanic activity likely changed the Earth’s climate 200M years ago, study says
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Remains of 100 million-year-old flying pterosaur with 6-inch beak unearthed by scientists
A new species of pterosaur -- a flying reptile that lived 100 million years ago -- has been discovered by scientists in Africa.Known as Afrotapejara zouhrii, it is the first of its kind found in … [Read more...] about Remains of 100 million-year-old flying pterosaur with 6-inch beak unearthed by scientists
10 largest meat-eating dinosaurs
There’s been an ongoing dispute over what was the world’s largest carnivorous dinosaur. Calculating a dinosaur’s weight is not an exact science, and some research has suggested that estimates of … [Read more...] about 10 largest meat-eating dinosaurs
67M-year-old ‘feathered dinosaur’ found in New Mexico could be one of last-surviving raptors
Experts have discovered dinosaur fossils of what they believe is one of the last remaining species of raptors, a 67-million-year-old known as Dineobellator notohesperus.The new species of … [Read more...] about 67M-year-old ‘feathered dinosaur’ found in New Mexico could be one of last-surviving raptors
Meet ‘Wonderchicken’: Scientists find 67M year-old fossil of ‘world’s first modern bird’
Researchers have discovered "wonderchicken," a 67-million-year-old fossilized bird they believe is the first "modern bird."Known as Asterioornis, the bird was discovered in a limestone quarry near the … [Read more...] about Meet ‘Wonderchicken’: Scientists find 67M year-old fossil of ‘world’s first modern bird’
Dinosaurs had shorter days and longer years, according to new study
Dinosaurs ruled the Earth 65 million years ago, but they did so when a day was shorter than it is now, according to newly published research.The study, published in Paleoceanography and … [Read more...] about Dinosaurs had shorter days and longer years, according to new study
‘Dinosaur stomping ground’ discovered on Scottish island
Experts have discovered a ‘dinosaur stomping ground’ on the Isle of Skye off the northwest coast of Scotland.The research was led by University of Edinburgh paleontologist Paige dePolo as part of her … [Read more...] about ‘Dinosaur stomping ground’ discovered on Scottish island
World’s smallest dinosaur discovered: ‘We’ve never seen anything like it’
The world's smallest dinosaur has been found, a two-inch bird-like creature that "looks like it just died yesterday."Known as Oculudentavis khaungraae, the bird-like dinosaur was found encased in … [Read more...] about World’s smallest dinosaur discovered: ‘We’ve never seen anything like it’
Dinosaurs may have traveled shorter distances than previously believed, new study suggests
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Traces of DNA found in fossilized dinosaur skull, scientists claim
A shocking new study suggests that researchers have found traces of DNA inside a fossilized dinosaur skull.The study, published in the scientific journal National Science Review, claims that … [Read more...] about Traces of DNA found in fossilized dinosaur skull, scientists claim
