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Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family
An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisati...
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Elevate Your Style: Shop Women's Analog Watches From Fossil, Casio And More At Up To 49% Off On Flipkart
Upgrade your look with timeless women’s watches from Fossil at unmissable prices! From chic casual pieces to elegant party-wear options, shop top designs on Flipkart now with discounts of up to 49% off. Discover the perfect wrist companion, hurry!
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Earth's Hidden Treasure: Mountain Of Hydrogen Could End Fossil Fuel Era, Study Finds
The discovery challenges previous beliefs that hydrogen, being a small molecule, would not accumulate in large quantities underground.
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Nitin Gadkari On How Road Projects Can Solve Delhi's Garbage Problem
Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who has been handling the Road Transport portfolio for the third straight term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today said efforts are on to use garbage to build roads.
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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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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World's Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil 'Apex' Returns To NYC Museum
The Stegosaurus, nicknamed Apex, will be available for public viewing for the next four years at an NYC museum.
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Homo Juluensis Discovered: A New Chapter in Middle Pleistocene Human Evolution
A newly discovered species, Homo juluensis, has been identified from fossils found in China, dating back between 220,000 and 100,000 years ago. The fossils, unearthed at Xujiayao and Xuchang, feature large skulls with a unique blend of Neanderthal, Denisovan and modern human traits. Researchers, including Christopher Bae from the University of Hawa...
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Advanced 3D Fossil Scans Provide Clues to the Origins of Bipedalism in Human Evolution
A new study published in the American Journal of Primatology uses advanced 3D scanning technology to examine fossilized bones and muscle insertion points, shedding light on the evolution of bipedalism in human ancestors. Led by Professor Josep M. Potau from the University of Barcelona, the research suggests that early hominins, like Australopithecu...
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Elevate Your Style: Myntra Black Friday Sale Offers A Minimum 30% Off On Premium Watches From Diesel, Fossil, And More
This Black Friday, Myntra is offering incredible discounts on premium watches from renowned brands like Fossil, Armani Exchange, and Diesel. Take advantage of minimum of 30% off on top-quality pieces and make a statement this season.
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Fossil Footprints Show Two Ancient Human Ancestors "Crossed Paths"
About 1.5 million years ago, individuals of two different species in the human evolutionary lineage trudged on a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya.
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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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Lucy, First Human Ancestor, May Not Have Been Lone Species, Research Shows
Around 3.2 million years ago, in what is now present-day Ethiopia, a tiny human made it to the fossil record. Despite much research there is uncertainty over what could have led to their death.
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China Expected To Hit Peak Coal Consumption In 2025: Report
China's coal consumption could peak by 2025 as the world's top consumer of the fossil fuel ramps up its push for clean energy, a report published on Wednesday said.
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Man Steals 50 Million-Year-Old Fossil From Delhi Trade Fair Stall, Arrested
A Noida-based man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a 50-million-year-old Gastropod Fossil from the Geological Survey of India's (GSI) stall at the India International Trade Fair 2024, police said on Tuesday.
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Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family
An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisati...
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Elevate Your Style: Shop Women's Analog Watches From Fossil, Casio And More At Up To 49% Off On Flipkart
Upgrade your look with timeless women’s watches from Fossil at unmissable prices! From chic casual pieces to elegant party-wear options, shop top designs on Flipkart now with discounts of up to 49% off. Discover the perfect wrist companion, hurry!
-
Earth's Hidden Treasure: Mountain Of Hydrogen Could End Fossil Fuel Era, Study Finds
The discovery challenges previous beliefs that hydrogen, being a small molecule, would not accumulate in large quantities underground.
-
Nitin Gadkari On How Road Projects Can Solve Delhi's Garbage Problem
Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who has been handling the Road Transport portfolio for the third straight term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today said efforts are on to use garbage to build roads.
-
Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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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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World's Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil 'Apex' Returns To NYC Museum
The Stegosaurus, nicknamed Apex, will be available for public viewing for the next four years at an NYC museum.
-
Homo Juluensis Discovered: A New Chapter in Middle Pleistocene Human Evolution
A newly discovered species, Homo juluensis, has been identified from fossils found in China, dating back between 220,000 and 100,000 years ago. The fossils, unearthed at Xujiayao and Xuchang, feature large skulls with a unique blend of Neanderthal, Denisovan and modern human traits. Researchers, including Christopher Bae from the University of Hawa...
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Advanced 3D Fossil Scans Provide Clues to the Origins of Bipedalism in Human Evolution
A new study published in the American Journal of Primatology uses advanced 3D scanning technology to examine fossilized bones and muscle insertion points, shedding light on the evolution of bipedalism in human ancestors. Led by Professor Josep M. Potau from the University of Barcelona, the research suggests that early hominins, like Australopithecu...
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Elevate Your Style: Myntra Black Friday Sale Offers A Minimum 30% Off On Premium Watches From Diesel, Fossil, And More
This Black Friday, Myntra is offering incredible discounts on premium watches from renowned brands like Fossil, Armani Exchange, and Diesel. Take advantage of minimum of 30% off on top-quality pieces and make a statement this season.
-
Fossil Footprints Show Two Ancient Human Ancestors "Crossed Paths"
About 1.5 million years ago, individuals of two different species in the human evolutionary lineage trudged on a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya.
-
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.
-
Lucy, First Human Ancestor, May Not Have Been Lone Species, Research Shows
Around 3.2 million years ago, in what is now present-day Ethiopia, a tiny human made it to the fossil record. Despite much research there is uncertainty over what could have led to their death.
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China Expected To Hit Peak Coal Consumption In 2025: Report
China's coal consumption could peak by 2025 as the world's top consumer of the fossil fuel ramps up its push for clean energy, a report published on Wednesday said.
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Man Steals 50 Million-Year-Old Fossil From Delhi Trade Fair Stall, Arrested
A Noida-based man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a 50-million-year-old Gastropod Fossil from the Geological Survey of India's (GSI) stall at the India International Trade Fair 2024, police said on Tuesday.
