Fossil Study

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
· Oct 11, 2022 · 11:30 pm
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
· Dec 30, 2021 · 11:30 pm
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
· Dec 13, 2021 · 07:30 pm

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The Reel

How a student beat top scientists to first reveal the power of Jurassic jaws

An undergraduate has passed the ultimate scientific test and published in a leading journal.

Michael Benton, The Conversation
· Jan 22, 2015 · 12:30 pm