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This Oregon Rainforest Hides A Dinosaur Park That Feels Frozen In Time
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1751+ words) Deep in the Oregon rainforest, something prehistoric is still breathing. Not literally. Hopefully. Mist curls through towering ferns. Rain taps the trees. Then, out of nowhere, a dinosaur the size of a house stares back at you. No animatronics. No…...
Adorable blue octopus is found off the coast of the Gal'pagos Islands
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (883+ words) Scientists have announced the discovery of the newest animal found in the Gal'pagos " an adorable blue octopus the size of a golf ball. The "cute little guy" was first spotted in 2015 during a deep-sea expedition, when a remotely operated underwater…...
Adorable tiny blue octopus found nearly 6, 000 feet beneath the Gal'pagos
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (284+ words) A mysterious little blue octopus discovered nearly 6, 000 feet beneath the waters of the Gal'pagos Islands has officially been identified as a brand-new species. About the size of a golf ball, the tiny creature stunned researchers during a deep-sea expedition when…...
Rawr! Jurassic Quest brings giant dinosaurs (and baby dinos) to Overland Park
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (155+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A life-size dinosaur experience took over the Overland Park Convention Center this weekend, giving families a chance to step back in time. "Jurassic Quest" features full-scale dinosaurs and an ancient oceans exhibit. Kids can also meet…...
Tiny Blue Octopus from the Gal'pagos Islands: Small Enough to Fit in the
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (930+ words) Nestled in one of the most ecologically unique and biologically rich regions on the planet, the Gal'pagos Islands have long fascinated scientists and explorers alike. Known for their distinct array of endemic species such as marine iguanas and giant tortoises,…...
Tiny alien-like blue octopus discovered lurking off the Galapagos Islands
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (166+ words) This teensy creature was discovered along a deep-sea mountain By Jeanna Bryner edited by Claire Cameron The new species, a golf ball-size octopus, was discovered on the deep seafloor of the Pacific Ocean. Courtesy of the Charles Darwin Foundation It's…...
Dynamics of Extinction Events in the Fossil Record
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (84+ words) The graph below shows the total number of articles in dynamics of extinction events in the fossil record across all publications each year (not limited to Nature Index journals). Stratigraphic completeness: measure of the continuity and thickness of sedimentary layers…...
New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Gal'pagos
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (337+ words) The little blue octopus was spotted in 2015 by researchers aboard the submersible Nautilus in 5, 800-ft. deep waters. The sub's remotely operated camera was visually combing the ocean floor when it caught sight of a flash of blue and zoomed in…...
Golf ball-sized octopus discovered near the Gal'pagos Islands
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (384+ words) Published May 24, 2026 9: 01 PM EDT A tiny, bright blue octopus Microeledone galapagensis is small enough to fit inside the palm of your hand, but good luck trying to meet one. According to marine biologists, you'll likely have to settle with admiring…...
Chester Bookbinders restores Bible commemorating former student
14+ hour, 9+ min ago (308+ words) A Bible donated to the University of Chester 70 years ago has been restored by a Chester bookbinder. King graduated from the college in 1900 and worked as a teacher and led community singing initiatives, according to an obituary published in the…...