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University of Chicago-led team discovers new species of dinosaur in Sahara
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (420+ words) February 22, 2026 / 12:50 PM CST / CBS Chicago A team led by the University of Chicago said it has discovered a new species of dinosaur " a fish-eating giant, and the first new species of its kind discovered in a century. In 2019, a team…...
New study puts hominins in Israel 1.9 million years ago, rewriting earliest human migration
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (819+ words) Rossella Tercatin is The Times of Israel's archaeology and religions reporter. Ancient humans already lived in the area of modern-day Israel at least 1.9 million years ago, a new study suggests, pushing back the exodus out of Africa to hundreds of…...
Mojarra Fish
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (1665+ words) Home " Wildlife " Fish " Mojarra Fish Do you want to learn about the Mojarra Fish? Fish are an integral part of many households, as companions or in dishes. With unparalleled diversity in species, size and appearance, there is one type of…...
Scientists discover new Spinosaurus species deep in the Sahara
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (567+ words) Scientists have discovered a new species of the famous dinosaur Spinosaurus in the central Sahara Desert, revealing surprising details about how these unusual predators lived. The species, named Spinosaurus mirabilis, was uncovered in Niger by a 20-member international team led…...
Hell heron: 95-million-year-old new dinosaur species found in the Sahara Desert
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (378+ words) Trending News: Deep in the scorching Sahara, where endless dunes hide ancient tales, a team of paleontologists came across a fossil which is no less than treasure, a. Deep in the scorching Sahara, where endless dunes hide ancient tales, a team…...
University of Chicago researchers discover new dinosaur
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (58+ words) A team at the University of Chicago said it has discovered a new species of dinosaur " a fish-eating giant, and the first of its kind in a century. A team at the University of Chicago said it has discovered a…...
18,000-Year-Old Evidence of Human Brain Consumption Found in Poland’s Maszycka Cave
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (781+ words) Published in Scientific Reports, the study uses advanced 3D microscopic analysis to confirm that the cut marks and fractures found on human bones were made by stone tools shortly after death. The findings strongly suggest deliberate processing of bodies for food…...
A New Species Of Spinosaurus With A Blade-Like Crest On Its Head Was Discovered In Niger
23+ hour, 31+ min ago (586+ words) A new Spinosaurus species with a tall, blade-like crest on its head was discovered in what is now Niger. Researchers named it Spinosaurus mirabilis. It lived around 95 million years ago in an area with plenty of rivers. The new discovery…...
Video New dinosaur species discovered deep in the Sahara Desert
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (217+ words) Spinosaurus Mirabilis is believed to be roughly the size of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and about 95 million years old, researchers said New dinosaur species discovered deep in the Sahara Desert Spinosaurus Mirabilis is believed to be roughly the size of a…...
12 Prehistoric Predators That Would Terrorize Todays Earth
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1285+ words) Long before humans dominated Earth, our planet was ruled by creatures so formidable that they would send shivers down the spines of even our bravest modern-day adventurers. These prehistoric predators, perfectly evolved killing machines, roamed land, sea, and air with…...