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 […]
183-million-year-old sea monster species found hiding in German fossil bed
183-Million-Year-Old Sea Monster Species Found Hiding in German Fossil Bed A new species of ancient marine reptile, a plesiosaur, has been identified that swam the seas approximately 183 million years ago. Discovered in a German fossil bed, this remarkable find sheds light on the diverse and fascinating creatures that roamed our oceans during the Jurassic […]
Butterflies before flowers? 236-million-year-old fossil poop holds the answer
Butterflies before flowers? 236-million-year-old fossil poop holds the answer A prehistoric clue, buried deep in time, has just changed the story of evolution as we know it. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed a 236-million-year-old fossilized poop that sheds new light on the relationship between butterflies and flowering plants. The fossilized feces, known as […]
Megalodon’s secret menu: Biggest-ever sea predator ate more than just whales
Megalodon’s Secret Menu: Biggest-Ever Sea Predator Ate More Than Just Whales For decades, scientists assumed that Otodus megalodon—the largest predatory fish in Earth’s history—fed almost exclusively on whales. However, recent discoveries have shed light on the megalodon’s diverse diet, indicating that this ancient sea creature had a more varied menu than previously believed. The megalodon, […]
Bizarre 3-eyed predator with spiky arms from 500 million years ago unearthed in Canada
Bizarre 3-Eyed Predator with Spiky Arms from 500 Million Years Ago Unearthed in Canada Over 500 million years ago, a sea creature straight out of a futuristic sci-fi movie roamed the ancient waters of what is now Canada. This bizarre predator, with three eyes and spiky arms, has left scientists astonished at the complexity and […]
160-million-year-old footprints reveal how flying dinosaur cousins conquered land
160-million-year-old Footprints Reveal How Flying Dinosaur Cousins Conquered Land We typically picture ancient pterosaurs as purely aerial giants of the dinosaur era. However, exciting new discoveries have shed light on how these flying reptiles and their dinosaur cousins also roamed the land. Recently, in the Jura Mountains of France, paleontologists unearthed a treasure trove of […]
US professor, student discover 300-million-year-old fossil pre-dating dinosaurs
300-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed by US Professor and Student at Rogers State University A geology professor and his student at Rogers State University (RSU) made a remarkable discovery that has the scientific community buzzing with excitement. The duo unearthed a 300-million-year-old fossil that predates the existence of dinosaurs, shedding new light on the Earth’s ancient history. […]
Prehistoric algae brought back to life after 7,000 years in Baltic mud
Prehistoric Algae Brought Back to Life after 7,000 Years in Baltic Mud A research team was able to revive dormant stages of algae that sank to the bottom of the Baltic Sea over 7,000 years ago. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the resilience and adaptability of these ancient organisms, offering valuable insights into their […]