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Dorset's Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation
The Fossil Forest in Dorset, England, preserves tree stumps from the late Jurassic period through unique microbial fossilisation. Found along the Jurassic Coast, these remains showcase the ancient Protocupressinoxylon cypress species and offer insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Rising sea levels submerged the forest, but microbes encased the root...
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Faeces, Vomit Fossils Reveal How Dinosaurs Bested All Competition
An asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a horrific mass extinction. But the way the dinosaurs came to supremacy is less well understood.
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First Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Hong Kong’s Port Island, Revealing Ancient History
In a groundbreaking find, Hong Kong scientists uncovered the city’s first dinosaur fossils on Port Island. The fossils are believed to date back to the Cretaceous period, representing a significant step for local palaeontology. The fossils will be displayed at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre for public viewing, while Port Island remains t...
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In A First, Scientists Discover Dinosaur Fossils In Hong Kong
Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong for the first time, the city's government announcement on Wednesday, adding that the species remains unknown.
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Head of Prehistoric Car-Size Millipede Finally Discovered, Sheds Light on Unsolved Evolutionary Link
The first fossilised head of Arthropleura, a prehistoric millipede-like creature, has been unearthed. This car-sized arthropod lived 346 to 290 million years ago. The discovery of its head helps solve a long-standing evolutionary mystery regarding its relationship with modern arthropods like millipedes and centipedes. The fossil reveals Arthropleur...
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Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years
A recent discovery of Neanderthal DNA from a fossil named Thorin has revealed a previously unknown evolutionary path. Thorin’s lineage reportedly remained isolated from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA evidence suggests that this group evolved separately in Europe without intermingling with other Neanderthals or earl...
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Massive 125-Million-Year-Old Herbivorous Dinosaur's Fossil Found In England
The fossil remains of a plant-eating dinosaur estimated to have roamed the earth some 125 million years ago have been discovered on England's Isle of Wight.
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New Cat Species That Existed 15 Million Years Ago Discovered In Spain
In 2007, the fossilized remains of Magerifelis peignei were discovered at Principe Pio-2, a newly identified fossil site.
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Oldest Fossils Of Remarkable Marine Reptiles Found In Arctic
Researchers said they have found remains of the earliest-known ichthyosaur, which lived approximately 2 million years after Earth's worst mass extinction that ended the Permian Period
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Remains Of Four Dinosaur Species Found In Chile For First Time: Report
Scientists have found the remains of four species of dinosaurs, including a megaraptor, in an inhospitable valley in Chilean Patagonia that has emerged over the past decade as an important fossil deposit, researchers said Wednesday.
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Scientists Discover 'World's Oldest Meal', Give Clues About Our Animal Ancestors
The scientists analysed ancient fossils containing preserved phytosterol molecules - natural chemical products found in plants - that remained from the animals' last meal.
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Global Fossil Fuel Reserves To Unleash 3.5 Trillion Tonnes Of Carbon Dioxide: Data
Burning the world's remaining fossil fuel reserves would unleash 3.5 trillion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the first public inventory of hydrocarbons released Monday.
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Scientists Discover Fossil Of Giant Monster That Ruled The Sea 66 Million years Ago: Report
The fossil of a giant enormous sea creature has been discovered in Morocco. The creature lived in the Cretaceous period and its fossil was found next to the remains of its last supper, according to a report from Newsweek.
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Nitin Gadkari Claims Petrol Won't Be Used In India After 5 Years - Report
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reportedly claimed that petrol won't remain in usage in India within the next 5 years, post which the fossil fuel will be banned in India.
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Scientists Find First Dinosaur Fossil Directly Linked to Asteroid Strike
A preserved leg of a dinosaur thought to have been the first fossil linked to the catastrophic asteroid event that wiped out the dinosaurs, has been found. The limb has skin still attached to it.
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Dorset's Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation
The Fossil Forest in Dorset, England, preserves tree stumps from the late Jurassic period through unique microbial fossilisation. Found along the Jurassic Coast, these remains showcase the ancient Protocupressinoxylon cypress species and offer insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Rising sea levels submerged the forest, but microbes encased the root...
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Faeces, Vomit Fossils Reveal How Dinosaurs Bested All Competition
An asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a horrific mass extinction. But the way the dinosaurs came to supremacy is less well understood.
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First Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Hong Kong’s Port Island, Revealing Ancient History
In a groundbreaking find, Hong Kong scientists uncovered the city’s first dinosaur fossils on Port Island. The fossils are believed to date back to the Cretaceous period, representing a significant step for local palaeontology. The fossils will be displayed at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre for public viewing, while Port Island remains t...
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In A First, Scientists Discover Dinosaur Fossils In Hong Kong
Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong for the first time, the city's government announcement on Wednesday, adding that the species remains unknown.
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Head of Prehistoric Car-Size Millipede Finally Discovered, Sheds Light on Unsolved Evolutionary Link
The first fossilised head of Arthropleura, a prehistoric millipede-like creature, has been unearthed. This car-sized arthropod lived 346 to 290 million years ago. The discovery of its head helps solve a long-standing evolutionary mystery regarding its relationship with modern arthropods like millipedes and centipedes. The fossil reveals Arthropleur...
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Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years
A recent discovery of Neanderthal DNA from a fossil named Thorin has revealed a previously unknown evolutionary path. Thorin’s lineage reportedly remained isolated from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA evidence suggests that this group evolved separately in Europe without intermingling with other Neanderthals or earl...
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Massive 125-Million-Year-Old Herbivorous Dinosaur's Fossil Found In England
The fossil remains of a plant-eating dinosaur estimated to have roamed the earth some 125 million years ago have been discovered on England's Isle of Wight.
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New Cat Species That Existed 15 Million Years Ago Discovered In Spain
In 2007, the fossilized remains of Magerifelis peignei were discovered at Principe Pio-2, a newly identified fossil site.
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Oldest Fossils Of Remarkable Marine Reptiles Found In Arctic
Researchers said they have found remains of the earliest-known ichthyosaur, which lived approximately 2 million years after Earth's worst mass extinction that ended the Permian Period
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Remains Of Four Dinosaur Species Found In Chile For First Time: Report
Scientists have found the remains of four species of dinosaurs, including a megaraptor, in an inhospitable valley in Chilean Patagonia that has emerged over the past decade as an important fossil deposit, researchers said Wednesday.
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Scientists Discover 'World's Oldest Meal', Give Clues About Our Animal Ancestors
The scientists analysed ancient fossils containing preserved phytosterol molecules - natural chemical products found in plants - that remained from the animals' last meal.
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Global Fossil Fuel Reserves To Unleash 3.5 Trillion Tonnes Of Carbon Dioxide: Data
Burning the world's remaining fossil fuel reserves would unleash 3.5 trillion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the first public inventory of hydrocarbons released Monday.
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Scientists Discover Fossil Of Giant Monster That Ruled The Sea 66 Million years Ago: Report
The fossil of a giant enormous sea creature has been discovered in Morocco. The creature lived in the Cretaceous period and its fossil was found next to the remains of its last supper, according to a report from Newsweek.
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Nitin Gadkari Claims Petrol Won't Be Used In India After 5 Years - Report
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reportedly claimed that petrol won't remain in usage in India within the next 5 years, post which the fossil fuel will be banned in India.
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Scientists Find First Dinosaur Fossil Directly Linked to Asteroid Strike
A preserved leg of a dinosaur thought to have been the first fossil linked to the catastrophic asteroid event that wiped out the dinosaurs, has been found. The limb has skin still attached to it.
