A Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery: Dome-Headed Dinosaur Headbutted to Attract Mates A recent discovery in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert has provided the most complete and oldest fossil record of a dome-headed dinosaur species known as Pachycephalosaurus. This remarkable find has unveiled new insights into the behavior and anatomy of these fascinating creatures that roamed the Earth over 70 […]
Making bones sing: Scientists try to recreate dinosaur voices using skulls and sensors
Making bones sing: Scientists try to recreate dinosaur voices using skulls and sensors For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of people worldwide. However, have you ever stopped to wonder what these colossal creatures truly sounded like? Thanks to cutting-edge technology and the relentless curiosity […]
Laser ‘atomic clock’ reveals precise age of dinosaur eggs in China, a first
Laser ‘Atomic Clock’ Reveals Precise Age of Dinosaur Eggs in China, a First In a paleontology “first,” a new method has been developed to directly date dinosaur eggs. This groundbreaking technique involves using a laser ‘atomic clock’ to determine the age of these ancient relics with unprecedented accuracy. Recently, researchers in China successfully applied this […]
80-million-year-old fossils expose dinosaurs’ fatal bone infection
80-million-year-old Fossils Expose Dinosaurs’ Fatal Bone Infection Eighty million years ago, in what is now Brazil, a silent killer impacted the giants that once roamed the Earth. Recent discoveries of 80-million-year-old fossils have shed light on a fatal bone infection that plagued dinosaurs during the Late Cretaceous period. This groundbreaking finding offers a unique glimpse […]
World’s oldest armored dinosaur had bizarre 3-foot neck spikes fused to its skeleton
World’s Oldest Armored Dinosaur Revealed with 3-Foot Neck Spikes Paleontologists in the UK and Morocco have shed light on the appearance of the world’s oldest known armored dinosaur. This fascinating discovery unveils a creature with bizarre 3-foot-long neck spikes that were fused to its skeleton. The study, published in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica, describes the […]
Crushers to slashers: Dinosaur bite styles reveal evolution’s many paths
Crushers to Slashers: Dinosaur Bite Styles Reveal Evolution’s Many Paths A new study has unearthed fascinating insights into the evolutionary paths taken by meat-eating dinosaurs concerning their skull design. The research sheds light on how these ancient creatures adapted to their environments through different bite styles, showcasing the diverse ways in which evolution shaped their […]
T. rex: slow, feathered? New study disappoints kids, rewrites dinosaur story
T. rex: slow, feathered? New study disappoints kids, rewrites dinosaur story New research indicates the T. rex likely had feathers, challenging prior beliefs. For a long time, the Tyrannosaurus rex has been portrayed as a scaly, fearsome predator, ruling the prehistoric world with its mighty jaws and massive size. However, a recent study has suggested […]
Dinosaurs were much slower than fossil track calculations suggested, shows study
Dinosaurs Were Much Slower Than Fossil Track Calculations Suggested, Shows Study While fossil trackways are widely used to estimate the speed of extinct animals, especially dinosaurs, a recent study has challenged the conventional understanding of how fast these prehistoric creatures could actually move. The research, conducted by a team of paleontologists and biomechanics experts, analyzed […]
Inside an 80-million-year-old egg: Dinosaur secrets uncovered with CT scans
Inside an 80-million-year-old Egg: Dinosaur Secrets Uncovered with CT Scans Paleontologists have carried out CT scans of a dinosaur egg and the skull of a small dinosaur at the Royal Tyrell Museum in Alberta, Canada. The findings from the scans have provided unprecedented insights into the world of dinosaurs and shed light on their mysterious […]
Tour guide uncovers giant 170-million-year-old dinosaur footprint on UK coastline
Tour Guide Uncovers Giant 170-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprint on UK Coastline While Steve Cousins, the “Rock Showman,” was giving a tour, he happened to stumble upon a remarkable discovery that has sent shockwaves through the paleontology community. Nestled along the rugged UK coastline, amidst the crashing waves and towering cliffs, lies a giant footprint dating back […]