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Carbon dating reveals a 4,000-year-long rock art tradition in southwestern Texas
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (1276+ words) People of the lower Pecos used the same mural-making techniques for millennia. By Michael MarksJanuary 26, 202611:27 amArts & Culture, Health & Science, History, Texas Standard Original Carolyn Boyd examines the Pecos River-style paintings at Fate Bell Shelter within Seminole Canyon State Park and…...
Jurassic Park River Adventure Construction Walls Decorated with Dinosaurs
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (155+ words) Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure closed in early January for an 11-month refurbishment. Scrim and construction walls decorated with dinosaurs now surround the attraction. The viewing area round the ride's iconic drop is blocked by walls…...
10,000 Feet Below the Ocean, Scientists Find Massive Megalodon Tooth in a Place No One Expected
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (438+ words) This giant tooth found in the deep sea is forcing experts to rethink megalodon's habitat. A fossilized megalodon tooth has been recovered more than 10,000 feet below the surface of the central Pacific Ocean, marking the first time such a specimen…...
Fossilized dinosaur vomit reveals new pterosaur species in Brazil
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (780+ words) In the foreground, two Bakiribu waridza feed in a lake environment while, in the background, Irritator pursues other specimens. (CREDIT: Julio Lacerda) "This was very unexpected, because fossils from the Araripe region have been studied for decades and almost 30 types…...
Colorado crews excavate new dinosaur fossil while doing construction work on parking lot
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (293+ words) DINOSAUR, Colo. (KRDO) " A crew performing construction work at the Dinosaur National Monument recently got an unexpected glimpse into prehistory " right in the middle of a parking lot. According to the National Park Service (NPS), dinosaur fossils were uncovered by…...
A Biologist Reveals The Longest Mammal Migration On Earth. Hint: It Happens Underwater
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (608+ words) Every year, unbeknownst to many, one of the most astonishing wildlife spectacles on the planet unfolds like clockwork: the steady, ceaseless migration of enormous marine mammals swimming thousands of miles. Gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) hold the title of what marine…...
This Transparent Fish Has a Completely SeThrough Head And It is Fascinating
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (893+ words) In the mysterious depths of the ocean, lies a creature so unique and mesmerizing that it captures the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike. The barreleye fish, with its transparent head and extraordinary vision, stands as a testament to the…...
How Shark Science Evolved After Jaws
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (441+ words) Author:Author Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology Home " News " How Shark Science Evolved After Jaws When Jaws hit theaters in 1975, it reshaped public perception of sharks overnight. The film turned these ancient predators into icons of fear'but also…...
Why Rhinos Are Called “Living Fossils”
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (1074+ words) The term "living fossil" evokes images of ancient creatures that have survived the test of time, preserving characteristics that harken back to prehistoric eras. Among these remarkable survivors are rhinoceroses, massive land mammals whose lineage stretches back millions of years....
This 8-foot giant millipede was longer than a human and ruled ancient forests |
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (396+ words) Trending News: Long before the rise of the mighty dinosaurs on our Earth, the planet was indeed dominated by the mighty "giants," but the meaning of the word wasn"t ....