2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (219+ words) Scientists have revealed that a variety of animal DNA, including the extinct woolly mammoth, has been found in frozen squirrel faeces. The arctic ground squirrels that were around thousands of years ago behave much like squirrels now. They were conscious…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (240+ words) Paleontologists have identified a bizarre ancient reptile formally named Labrujasuchus expectatus, nicknamed the "Witch Croc," that walked upright on two legs and had a toothless beak, despite being a distant relative of modern crocodiles. The 212-million-year-old fossil was found at…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (420+ words) Scientists have discovered a gigantic new species of marine dinosaur that ruled the seas more than 80 million years ago, and they've named it Tylosaurus rex, or "T. rex" for short. According to the research published by the American Museum of Natural…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (335+ words) Scientists have identified a massive new long-necked dinosaur from Thailand that is now believed to be the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. The new species, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis (try saying that ten times), was discovered from fossil remains…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (402+ words) Real-life krakens ruled Earth's oceans long before the myth ever existed, with new research suggesting giant octopus-like predators once sat at the very top of the food chain. A study published via Science on April 23 reveals that ancient finned octopuses…...

2+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (224+ words) Scientists have identified a new species of pterosaur from one of the strangest fossils imaginable, a lump of prehistoric vomit preserving the remains of a flying reptile and several fish. The species, named Bakiribu waridza, is described in a Scientific…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (279+ words) South Korea's first new dinosaur species in 15 years has been officially named, and it comes with a surprising twist. Doolysaurus huhmini was discovered in 2023 on Aphae Island, with researchers revealing that the turkey-sized dinosaur was a fast, two-legged omnivore. Co-author…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (341+ words) Scientists have officially discovered a new species of Spinosaurus called Spinosaurus mirabilis after fossils were uncovered in Niger's Sahara Desert, marking the first new species in the genus in more than a century. The remains were found at a remote…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (366+ words) A new fish species has officially been named Vanderhorstia Supersaiyan, and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like: a nod to Goku's Super Saiyan transformation from Dragon Ball Z. Goku going Super Saiyan during his fight with Frieza is one of…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (271+ words) Zackarie Fairfax is a Senior Writer on Dexerto's US team, specializing in Pokemon, Fortnite, and Nintendo game coverage. He also has bylines at Gamepur, The Escapist, Screen Rant and Charlie INTEL. Scientists have named a newly discovered ancient sawshark species…...