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University of Chicago-led team discovers new species of dinosaur in Sahara
4+ hour, 34+ 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…...
A preview of Mummies of the World: The Exhibition in Los Angeles
2+ week, 5+ day ago (25+ words) A preview of Mummies of the World: The Exhibition in Los Angeles'CBS News A preview of Mummies of the World: The Exhibition in Los Angeles...
New animal species that survived mass extinction event half a billion years ago found in a quarry in China
3+ week, 4+ day ago (677+ words) January 28, 2026 / 3:21 PM EST / CBS/AFP Almost a hundred new animal species that survived a mass extinction event half a billion years ago have been discovered in a small quarry in China, scientists revealed Wednesday. The treasure trove of fossils offers…...
New fossils uncovered at Dinosaur National Monument, leading to first excavation there in a century
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (328+ words) Updated on: January 16, 2026 / 10:20 AM EST / CBS News New dinosaur fossils were discovered at the Dinosaur National Monument, leading to the first excavation there in more than 100 years, officials revealed Friday. The National Park Service said that parking lot construction was…...
Dinosaurs in Studio! - Good Day Sacramento
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (112+ words) North America's most popular interactive dinosaur experience Jurassic Quest" and Brick Fest Live, the top family LEGO-inspired event, will "assemble" together under one roof for the first time to offer a "dino-mite" weekend of interactive, educational fun all for one…...
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italian region that will host Winter Olympics
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (658+ words) December 16, 2025 / 1:25 PM EST / CBS/AFP Hundreds of yards of dinosaur tracks with toes and claws have been found in the Italian Alps in a region that will host the 2026 Winter Olympics, authorities said Tuesday. "This set of dinosaur footprints is…...
Power line project looms over world-famous dinosaur tracks in Texas state park
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (431+ words) December 11, 2025 / 10:28 PM CST / CBS Texas Dinosaur Valley State Park draws thousands of visitors each year to see some of the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in the world. But some locals fear that view could soon include something far more modern: towering…...
Fossil footprints found in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempt to swim
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (708+ words) Updated on: December 9, 2025 / 7:30 AM EST / CBS/AP Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters - capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Then scientists came…...
Axolotl, rare salamander native to Mexico, discovered in Pennsylvania waterway
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (142+ words) Updated on: November 20, 2025 / 9:12 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh An aquatic creature that is extinct in the wild everywhere except Mexico City was discovered in a Pennsylvania waterway. The axolotl was found swimming in Walnut Creek near Lake Erie and brought to…...
SMU's Dinosaur Choir was 75 million years in the making | Texas Monthly
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (33+ words) Students at SMU in Dallas have a reptile-inspired choir that uses models of ancient skulls to play abstract tunes. SMU's Dinosaur Choir was 75 million years in the making | Texas Monthly...