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"Mother lode" of amazingly preserved fossils discovered in Canada
Treasure trove of fossils chiseled out of a canyon in Canada's Kootenay National Park rivals the famous Burgess Shale, the best record of early life on Earth
Treasure trove of fossils chiseled out of a canyon in Canada's Kootenay National Park rivals the famous Burgess Shale, the best record of early life on Earth
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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Ancient Ash Volcanoes Entombed Chinese Dinosaurs
Ashy, explosive, volcanic outbursts killed and buried the famed dinosaurs of northern China, a new study says.
Ashy, explosive, volcanic outbursts killed and buried the famed dinosaurs of northern China, a new study says.
Paleontology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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Rats as big as sheep? The Anthropocene is no laughing matter
The idea that the Earth is entering a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – because of human activity is an important one that needs to enter public consciousness. But is speculating about giant rats really the best way to do it?
The idea that the Earth is entering a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene – because of human activity is an important one that needs to enter public consciousness. But is speculating about giant rats really the best way to do it?
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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Prehistoric "devil frog" may have had anti-dinosaur armor
Scientists piece together bone fragments of a large, predatory frog with a spiky shell that lived about 70 million years ago
Scientists piece together bone fragments of a large, predatory frog with a spiky shell that lived about 70 million years ago
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Jan 31, 2014, 9:22am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Jan 31, 2014, 9:22am
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British dinosaurs should be everyone’s cup of tea
Spectacular and important dinosaurs don’t just hail from foreign shores
Spectacular and important dinosaurs don’t just hail from foreign shores
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014, 7:46am
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Real King Kong may have been brought down by fruit
Gigantopithecus, a 3-metre-tall ape that lived during the Stone Age, may have been driven to extinction by eating fruit that contained little nourishment
Gigantopithecus, a 3-metre-tall ape that lived during the Stone Age, may have been driven to extinction by eating fruit that contained little nourishment
Paleontology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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49-million-year-old cockroach fossil found
A common European and African cockroach may have gotten its evolutionary start in North America, according to new fossil findings
A common European and African cockroach may have gotten its evolutionary start in North America, according to new fossil findings
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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Kiwi bird could have Australian roots, says expert after fossil discovery
The national symbol of New Zealand may have flown over from Australia before evolving, says palaeontologistOliver Milman
The national symbol of New Zealand may have flown over from Australia before evolving, says palaeontologistOliver Milman
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 19, 2013, 9:15am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 19, 2013, 9:15am
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Fossils of 4.4-million-year-old horse found
Scientists discover pieces of fossil of extinct species of horse that was about the size of a small zebra, lived about 4.4 million years ago
Scientists discover pieces of fossil of extinct species of horse that was about the size of a small zebra, lived about 4.4 million years ago
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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Dinosaur Fossil With Fleshy Rooster's Comb Is First of Its Kind
Soft tissues are rarely preserved in fossils, but a newfound dinosaur fossil features a fleshy crest, much like that of a rooster, atop its head.
Soft tissues are rarely preserved in fossils, but a newfound dinosaur fossil features a fleshy crest, much like that of a rooster, atop its head.
Paleontology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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Life on the ocean wave wasn’t easy for pterosaurs
A new study examines how the extinct flying reptiles, the pterosaurs, may have floated on water
A new study examines how the extinct flying reptiles, the pterosaurs, may have floated on water
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013, 9:28am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013, 9:28am
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New Giant Dinosaur Was the Apex Predator Before T-Rex
A newly discovered 4-ton predatory dinosaur dominated Earth long before T-Rex appeared on the scene. Calculations suggest that Siats meekerorum was at least 30 feet long, making it the third largest predator ever found in North America. But that’s a ...
A newly discovered 4-ton predatory dinosaur dominated Earth long before T-Rex appeared on the scene. Calculations suggest that Siats meekerorum was at least 30 feet long, making it the third largest predator ever found in North America. But that’s a ...
Paleontology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Not Sold! "Dueling Dinos" Flop at Auction
Specimens with potential scientific value fail to sell, as paleontologists continue to fret about their fate
Specimens with potential scientific value fail to sell, as paleontologists continue to fret about their fate
Paleontology
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 7:49am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 7:49am
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Is it a sloth? Is it a camel? No, it's a dinosaur
More fossilised remains of Deinocheirus, whose name means terrible hand, have been unearthed, giving clues about what these dinosaurs might have looked like
More fossilised remains of Deinocheirus, whose name means terrible hand, have been unearthed, giving clues about what these dinosaurs might have looked like
Paleontology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013, 7:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013, 7:35am
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Fossil Find Clears Up Big Cat Origins
Scientists working in Tibet have discovered the oldest known big-cat fossils, supporting origins in Asia.
Scientists working in Tibet have discovered the oldest known big-cat fossils, supporting origins in Asia.
Paleontology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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Scientists create detailed map of dinosaur brain
Ancient beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex had faculties for complex behaviour, according to findings based on studies of brains of alligators and birds
Ancient beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex had faculties for complex behaviour, according to findings based on studies of brains of alligators and birds
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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New tyrannosaur dinosaur fossils unveiled in Utah
Ancient giant carnivore proves that tyrant dinosaurs like T-Rex were about 10 million years earlier than previously thought
Ancient giant carnivore proves that tyrant dinosaurs like T-Rex were about 10 million years earlier than previously thought
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 07, 2013, 7:50am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 07, 2013, 7:50am
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Giant Platypus Found, Shakes Up Evolutionary Tree
At about three feet long, the ancient Obdurodon tharalkooschild is the biggest platypus ever found, a new study says.
At about three feet long, the ancient Obdurodon tharalkooschild is the biggest platypus ever found, a new study says.
Paleontology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 05, 2013, 10:03am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 05, 2013, 10:03am
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Monster dinosaur skeleton brought to life in computer simulation
Scientists use laser-scanning and AI software to animate the biggest animal ever to walk the Earth
Scientists use laser-scanning and AI software to animate the biggest animal ever to walk the Earth
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 31, 2013, 10:01am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 31, 2013, 10:01am
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Scientists dig for fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits in L.A. a century later
After earlier excavations at La Brea Tar Pits focused on visible bones, scientists are now wading through smaller fossils
After earlier excavations at La Brea Tar Pits focused on visible bones, scientists are now wading through smaller fossils
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013, 7:49am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013, 7:49am
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Nicolas Cage's dinosaur skull may be illegal import
Fossil for which the actor paid $276,000 caught up in wide-ranging activities of paleontologist convicted of smuggling dinosaur bones
Fossil for which the actor paid $276,000 caught up in wide-ranging activities of paleontologist convicted of smuggling dinosaur bones
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013, 7:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013, 7:49am
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Baby duck-billed dinosaur skeleton discovered by high school student
75-million-year-old skeleton, most complete dinosaur of its kind ever found, goes on display at California museum
75-million-year-old skeleton, most complete dinosaur of its kind ever found, goes on display at California museum
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Beautiful baby dinosaur delights palaeontologists | Dave Hone
A new baby Parasaurolophus dinosaur sheds light on their growth and ecologyDr Dave Hone
A new baby Parasaurolophus dinosaur sheds light on their growth and ecologyDr Dave Hone
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Trapped In A Fossil: Remnants Of A 46-Million-Year-Old Meal
Chemical compounds discovered in a mosquito fossil from Montana offer scientists clues to what the very old insect ate before it died. The bug's final blood meal was likely from a bird, researchers say, and could lead to other hints about ancient Earth.
Chemical compounds discovered in a mosquito fossil from Montana offer scientists clues to what the very old insect ate before it died. The bug's final blood meal was likely from a bird, researchers say, and could lead to other hints about ancient Earth.
Paleontology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013, 7:53am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013, 7:53am
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Prehistoric avian had unique dual-purpose tail
Fossils found in China suggest an early bird had a tail of two parts – one primitive, one modern
Fossils found in China suggest an early bird had a tail of two parts – one primitive, one modern
Paleontology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Absurd Creature of the Week: This Prehistoric Elephant Had a Huge Spork for a Mouth
Platybelodon was an ancestor of the modern elephant that looked like it got hit in the face with a shovel, then absorbed that shovel into its mouth.
Platybelodon was an ancestor of the modern elephant that looked like it got hit in the face with a shovel, then absorbed that shovel into its mouth.
Paleontology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Oct 04, 2013, 11:05am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Oct 04, 2013, 11:05am
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Moth tongues, orchids and Darwin – the predictive power of evolution
It took nearly 150 years to prove that a suggestion by Charles Darwin in 1862 was correct
It took nearly 150 years to prove that a suggestion by Charles Darwin in 1862 was correct
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Ancient Fish Fossil Sheds Light On Modern Jaws
A newly discovered fossil of a fish in China changes what scientists know about the origins of jaws. It turns out, human jaws are remarkably similar to the jaw of this 419-million-year-old fish. That suggests jaws evolved much earlier than previously thought.
A newly discovered fossil of a fish in China changes what scientists know about the origins of jaws. It turns out, human jaws are remarkably similar to the jaw of this 419-million-year-old fish. That suggests jaws evolved much earlier than previously thought.
Paleontology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Thousands of dino tracks found along Alaska's Yukon River
Researchers may have just scratched the surface of a major new dinosaur site nearly inside the Arctic Circle
Researchers may have just scratched the surface of a major new dinosaur site nearly inside the Arctic Circle
Paleontology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Roll up … the first animal that curled into a ball to take cover
How 500m-year-old trilobite pioneered one of the most successful defences of life on Earth
How 500m-year-old trilobite pioneered one of the most successful defences of life on Earth
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013, 7:50am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013, 7:50am
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