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Fossils show humans’ invertebrate ancestors are older than we thought
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (983+ words) By Luke Parry, University of Oxford; Frankie Dunn, University of Oxford, and Gaorong Li, University of Oxford Animal life is extraordinarily diverse and complex, having colonized almost all environments on Earth, from hostile hydrothermal vents in the deep sea to…...
How DNA forensics is transforming studies of ancient manuscripts
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (877+ words) Marla Broadfoot is a science writer and editor in Wendell, North Carolina. Specks of eraser dust contain enough DNA to identify the animal products used to in books.Credit: Courtesy of The John Rylands Library University of Manchester The volume…...
Jurassic bag: From dinosaur DNA to designer goods – how biofabrication and automation could reshape materials
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (940+ words) April 7, 2026 by Sam Francis A luxury handbag made from Tyrannosaurus rex protein sounds like a publicity stunt. In some ways, it is. But behind the spectacle lies something more significant: a glimpse of how materials themselves may soon be designed,…...
How to eat an elephant: fossil find in Tanzania shows oldest signs of butchering these giant mammals
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (482+ words) Imagine a creature nearly twice the size of a modern African elephant (which can weigh up to 6,000kg. This was Elephas (Paleoxodon) recki, a prehistoric titan that roamed the landscape of what is now Tanzania nearly two million years ago. Now,…...
Life in fossil bones: what we can learn from tiny traces of ancient blood chemicals
7+ hour ago (691+ words) A new way of analysing fossils has revealed more about animals and environments of ancient times, when humans were evolving. Blood tests are useful tools for doctors and scientific researchers: they can reveal a lot about a body's health. Usually,…...
72 Million Year Old Dinosaur Eggs Found in France
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (563+ words) Home " Blog " 72 Million Year Old Dinosaur Eggs Found at Ancient Nesting Ground in France Paleontologists in southern France have made one of the most remarkable dinosaur discoveries in recent history. Hundreds of fossilized eggs dating back nearly 72 million years have…...
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (594+ words) Dino-heads on TikTok are chopping up animated footage of the prehistoric beasts (mostly taken from the recent Netflix docuseries "The Dinosaurs) and lamenting their loss. By Scottie Andrew, CNN Published Apr 6, 2026 6:48 PM EDT | Updated Apr 6, 2026 6:48 PM EDT (CNN) " Dinosaurs have…...
48-Piece Dinosaur Cupcake Toppers & Wrappers – Cute Dino Party Decor For Birthdays, Baby Showers, Jurassic Theme
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (881+ words) 48PCS Dinosaur Cupcake Toppers and Wrappers Cute Baby Shower Dinosaur Cake Toppers for Dinosaur Birthday Party Decoration Supplies These Dinosaur cupcake toppers will make your treats the centre of attention. The fun design is perfect for any occasion and great for…...
New Fossil Site in China Changes Understanding of Early Animal Diversification
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (349+ words) Home " Science " New Fossil Site in China Changes Understanding of Early Animal Diversification Traditionally, the Cambrian explosion, a period noted for a dramatic increase in biodiversity, was thought to have begun around 535 million years ago. This era marked the transition…...
Tanzania: How to Eat an Elephant - Fossil Find in Tanzania Shows Oldest Signs of Butchering These Giant Mammals
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (483+ words) Imagine a creature nearly twice the size of a modern African elephant (which can weigh up to 6,000kg. This was Elephas (Paleoxodon) recki, a prehistoric titan that roamed the landscape of what is now Tanzania nearly two million years ago. Now,…...