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Why Kids Who Love Dinosaurs May Be Smarter Than We Think
1+ week, 2+ day ago (693+ words) Children who are fascinated by dinosaurs display strong cognitive skills, and parents should encourage curiosity through immersive experiences like Sandbox VR....
Tyrannosaur fossil reveals unexpected scavenging habit and indicates that Cretaceous predators could eat larger relatives
49+ min ago (1123+ words) A fossilized bone found in Montana, United States, revealed a behavior little remembered when talking about tyrannosaurs. The analysis indicates that a smaller tyrannosaur fed on the carcass of a much larger relative, gnawing down to an area with little…...
Dinosaur Dental Fossils Reveal Bird-Like Parental Care Bonds
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (430+ words) Newswise " COLUMBUS, Ohio " Baby dinosaurs were likely fed more nutritious food than their adult counterparts, a finding that could offer insights into their social evolution, suggests a new study." Today, this behavior is typical of birds whose young are confined…...
No net fun: Google's dino run
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (507+ words) The Hindu No net fun: Google's dino run This game practically screams "no network doesn't mean no fun'. But what is the story behind this game where the dinosaur starts jumping up when our wifi foes down? Published - May 08, 2026 05: 18 pm…...
They Pulled Ancient DNA Evidence From a "Lost World" Where Humans and Animals Lived Before It Was Swallowed by the North Sea
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (222+ words) Sediment samples from the seafloor have yielded ancient DNA evidence of a temperate forest that thrived in what is now the North Sea more than 16, 000 years ago. That argument, if it holds, has implications beyond Doggerland. It suggests that the…...
Dinosaur Teeth Show Bird-Like Parental Care Bonds
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (423+ words) Baby dinosaurs were likely fed more nutritious food than their adult counterparts, a finding that could offer insights into their social evolution, suggests a new study. Today, this behavior is typical of birds whose young are confined to the nest…...
Scientists Have Just Uncovered the World's Longest Dinosaur Footprint Trail Still Well-Preserved in French Rock
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (592+ words) In the Jura mountains, an astonishing discovery was made: perfectly preserved footprints of a long-gone creature, locked in stone and shattering all expectations. In the Ain region, the Dinoplagne site is home to the longest sauropod dinosaur track ever discovered…...
JURASSIC JOURNEY | Washington Co. News
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (736+ words) The "World's Largest T-Rex," measuring over 40 feet long, is seen during a media preview of the Jurassic Journey event on Wednesday at the Waukesha County Expo Center. The event runs May 8-May 25. WAUKESHA " If you frequent Waukesha's north side and…...
The World's Smallest Vertebrate Was Discovered in a U. S. Forest
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (1323+ words) In the dense, mist-shrouded forests of the United States, a remarkable scientific discovery has captured the attention of researchers and nature enthusiasts alike. Hidden among the leaf litter and moss, a tiny vertebrate animal has been identified that challenges our…...
Dig into summer reading with books about dinosaurs, gemstones and more
55+ min ago (804+ words) Columbia Daily Tribune Dig into summer reading with books about dinosaurs, gemstones and more Each month, the Columbia Public Library offers selections from its collection related to a current best-seller or hot topic. Library Associate Skyler Froese compiled this month's…...