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Antique appraisal event returns March 28 to Brodhead Memorial Public Library
50+ min ago (415+ words) BRODHEAD " Brodhead Memorial Public Library presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal program featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran on March 28, starting at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required.Call the library at 608-897-4070 to reserve a spot. Cost is $15 per item and is…...
Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (16+ words) Digital reconstruction reveals the face of "Little Foot," a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor'KTVZ...
10 Strongest Dinosaurs In The Jurassic Park Universe, Ranked
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (1260+ words) For any dino-loving child (or child at heart), the "Jurassic Park" films are the ultimate love letter to our favorite extinct monsters. Each film in the series, from its very best to its very worst, lovingly recreates our favorite dinosaurs…...
The century-old library that 'hid' from bombs
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (367+ words) A town's library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with events showcasing how it serves its community through a mix of old and new technology. Gateshead Central Library is holding drop in events throughout the day including creative sessions, author events and…...
The Largest Mesozoic Crocodyliform Egg Clutch Ever Discovered: What It Tells Us About Ancient Reptiles
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (325+ words) A newly discovered 47-egg clutch from Brazil provides scientists with unprecedented insights into the reproductive strategies of Mesozoic crocodyliforms, shedding light on their complex nesting behaviors. This clutch, referred to as MPM 447, is significant not only because of its size…...
'It was a deal': Bellingham native buys Pacific Science Center's stegosaurus head for thousands
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (437+ words) Mar 7, 2026, 5:00 AM BY JAKE SKORHEIM AND SPIKE O'NEILL SHOW The Jake and Spike Show, weekdays from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. As the Pacific Science Center's dinosaur exhibit fell into disrepair and became too expensive for upkeep, many of the items from the exhibit were…...
[Science on the Cover] Earliest bony fish fossils reveal our deep evolutionary roots
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (318+ words) Is this a shark preying on another fish? The two fish on this week's cover of Nature are ancient ancestors of bony fish. Bony fish (osteichthyans), which have skeletons made of hard bone, are the root of a lineage that…...
A unicorn-like Spinosaurus found in the Sahara
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (296+ words) A unique head spike and fish-eating jaws help make sense of these dinosaurs. The Spinosaurus is a sail-backed, crocodile-snouted dinosaur that Hollywood depicted as a giant terrestrial predator capable of taking down a T. rex in Jurassic Park 3. Then they changed…...
PaleoFest returns for its 27th year at the Burpee Museum of Natural History
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (329+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts from around the world are gathering in Rockford this weekend for the Burpee Museum of Natural History's annual PaleoFest. The museum's executive director Anne Weerda says the event is unique because it gives visitors…...
PaleoFest returns for its 27th year at the Burpee Museum
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (59+ words) PaleoFest returns for its 27th year at the Burpee Museum'WIFR PaleoFest returns for its 27th year at the Burpee Museum Belvidere man, Shannon woman accused of human trafficking Salvation Army Thrift Store opens new location with grand celebration Monster Trucks, Harry Styles,…...