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Possible shark bite reported at Maryland's Assateague State Park
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (240+ words) Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 11: 05 AM EDT / CBS Baltimore A possible shark bite was reported at Maryland's Assateague State Park Sunday morning, according to state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Officials." Officials said a person reported being bitten, and another individual stepped…...
Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (364+ words) SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) -- Founded in 1854, the Mechanics' Institute has managed to maintain its presence after earthquakes, wars and sweeping changes across San Francisco, all while continuing to serve as a cultural hub in the city's downtown core. Led by CEO…...
Articulated skeleton [IMAGE] | Eurek Alert! Science News Releases
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (43+ words) Articulated skeleton (IMAGE) Eurek Alert! The skeleton of the dingo (garli) in the soil. This story only, no reuse More on this News Release New evidence reveals a millennium-old dingo was ritually buried, and cared for, along the Darling (Baaka)…...
During A Hike, Scientists Discovered That A Cliff In Alaska Revealed Thousands Of Well-Preserved Dinosaur Tracks At Sunset
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (618+ words) Hidden for millions of years, these mysterious tracks in remote Alaska only became visible under the perfect lighting conditions. Scientists working in Denali National Park and Preserve have uncovered the largest known dinosaur tracks site ever found in Alaska. Nicknamed…...
How Animals Influence Plant Growth in Their Ecosystems
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (186+ words) Plants and animals have evolved together for millions of years, developing intricate relationships that shape our planet's ecosystems. While plants are often viewed as passive organisms, their growth, reproduction, and distribution are profoundly influenced by animal interactions. From tiny soil…...
Skeleton layout [IMAGE] | Eurek Alert! Science News Releases
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (20+ words) Skeleton layout (IMAGE) Eurek Alert! Layout of the bones unearthed." Dr Amy Way, Australian Museum This story only, no reuse...
Dino Spumoni " dino spumoni - dino is dead (Music Video) | Dork
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (31+ words) Dino Spumoni " dino spumoni - dino is dead (Music Video) Dork | Down With Boring Dino Spumoni " dino spumoni - dino is dead Dino Spumoni's music video for "dino spumoni - dino is dead"....
Giant "Last Titan" Dinosaur Discovered in Thailand Was Bigger Than 9 Elephants
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (747+ words) A massive new dinosaur discovered in Thailand may have been one of the last giant sauropods to roam Southeast Asia. The towering "last titan" stretched nearly 90 feet long and weighed as much as nine elephants. Scientists have identified a massive…...
Physicist Overstates "Gradual" Nature of Human Origins
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (356+ words) While I won't comment on the theology, I do take issue with Professor Barr's scientific claim about the nature of the hominid fossil record as it relates to human origins. Here's what he says: Homo sapiens as a biological species…...
Digging in: Fossils continue to shape Kemmerer's identity and economy
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (823+ words) KEMMERER " Fossils are more than a tourist attraction in Kemmerer " they are part of the town's identity, history and economy. Outside of Kemmerer at Fossil Lake Safari quarry, the sound of metal chisels tapping into limestone echoed across the excavation…...