Fossil Study
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New fossils of a giant ‘sea monster’ explain why being top predator is dangerous
The new species, Thalassotitan atrox, was found in Morocco.
Nicholas R. Longrich, The Conversation
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Dinosaurs had a pre-hatching posture similar to modern birds, suggests a rare fossil discovery
The new findings add to the body of evidence indicating that many characteristics of the avian species evolved in their dinosaurian ancestors.
Fion Waisum Ma, The Conversation
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A mulberry fossil’s discovery suggests north-western India had humid climate 56 million years ago
As the Indian subcontinent shifted towards the north, mulberry declined from the area, which now has desert vegetation.
TV Padma
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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New evidence confirms dinosaurs were smart, caring and had sophisticated behaviour
The complex social behaviour observed in this research lines up with other fossil evidence.
Michael J Benton, The Conversation
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Why 2018 was a big year for palaeontology: 5 finds that shed new light on the human origins story
The findings are particularly significant for Africa and its place in the story of human origins.
Julien Benoit, The Conversation
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When did the Earth get its first animals? New research shows it might be much earlier than thought
Fossils of a frond-like sea creature provide a crucial link between the older period and the animals which appeared during the ‘Cambrian explosion’.
Jennifer Hoyal Cuthill, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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What a fossil revolution can tell us about the history of ‘big data’
Palaeobiology’s success has paralleled the advent of computing and the internet and is an example of the determining impact of technolology on science.
David Sepkoski, Aeon
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Scientists find 215 fossilised eggs of flying reptile that went extinct about 66 million years ago
The eggs, belonging to a pterosaur species, were found in the Turpan-Hami Basin in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Scroll Staff
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US: Boy trips and finds million-year-old fossil in New Mexico desert
The nine-year-old was hiking with family when he accidentally found the skull of an extinct cousin of ancient mammoths.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success