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Is That ‘Real-Life Snake Pokemon’? Algae-Covered ‘Dragon’ Reptile From Thailand Confuses Internet – A Look At The Science Behind It
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (675+ words) An unusual-looking snake from Thailand is back in the spotlight after an old video resurfaced online that has left many viewers unsure of what they were seeing. Covered in thick green algae and moving slowly through water, the reptile appeared…...
New deep-sea Octopus Squid discovered in Arabian Sea
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) Kochi, Nov 21 (PTI) Scientists from the ICAR'Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have discovered a new species of deep-sea squid from the Arabian Sea. This marks the second confirmed species of the globally rare genus Taningia. The species, scientifically named…...
110-Million-Year-Old Flying Monster Found In Dinosaur Vomit Shocks Scientists
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) Imagine a scientist discovering something new in your vomit 110 million years from now. That is precisely what happened when researchers identified a brand-new species of flying reptile inside fossilised dinosaur vomit. The species has been named Bakiribu waridza " in the…...
Ostriches And Emus Once Flew? Study Reveals Their Ancestors Crossed Oceans By Air
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (312+ words) A new study has found that the ancestors of modern-day flightless birds like ostriches, emus, and kiwis were once capable of flying, and may have crossed oceans by air to spread across different continents. The research, published in the journal…...
Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how
4+ mon, 8+ hour ago (785+ words) Melbourne, Sep 16 (The Conversation) How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution. Unfortunately, pinning down a timeline of early human evolution has…...
Rajasthan: 201-million-year-old Jurassic-era fossil unearthed in Jaisalmer
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (11+ words) Rajasthan: 201-million-year-old Jurassic-era fossil unearthed in Jaisalmer...
Did Our Ancestors Really Eat Grass? Why Animals Can Digest It But Humans Cannot
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (61+ words) In contrast, animals such as cows, goats, sheep, and giraffes thrive on grass through a process called rumination. Their multi-chambered stomachs break down grass in repeated stages, extracting nutrients effectively. Cows, for instance, have four stomach chambers for this purpose....
New sail-backed dinosaur unearthed from Isle of wight fossils
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) London, Aug 22 (PTI)A new dinosaur with a dramatic sail along its back and tail has been identified from fossils found on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England, the University of Portsmouth revealed on Friday. Scientists…...
Two Ancient Human Species Coexisted In Ethiopia 2.6 Million Years Ago, One Possibly Unknown
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (201+ words) A decades-long archaeological project in Ethiopia's Afar region uncovered fossilized teeth revealing that two different types of early human ancestors- including a possible previously unknown species- lived in the same area between 2.6 and 2.8 million years ago. "This new research shows…...
Zombie Fungus Found In 99-Million-Year-Old Amber; Infects Insects (For Now)
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) Scientists discover 99-million-year-old 'zombie virus' in amber, revealing ancient fungi that controlled insects' minds, showcasing nature's eerie history. In the amber of Myanmar, dating back nearly 100 million years, two insects, a fly and an ant, were found in a state…...