Dino-killing asteroid crater almost immediately became a cradle of life
When the asteroid that struck the present-day Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico reach the Earth it made life incredibly difficult for just about every living thing. …
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Scientists discover ‘Mother of All Lizards’ in the Alps
Sometimes it’s hard to imagine what the Earth was like when massive beasts like the Tyrannosaurus rex freely roamed the land, but it can be …
These poor creatures suffered from dandruff 125 million years before Head And Shoulders was invented
These days, if you notice a bit of dandruff on your shoulder you just stop by the drug store and grab some specialized shampoo, but …
These were the only birds that survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid
When the asteroid that struck the Earth in Chicxulub, Mexico, slammed into the surface some 66 million years ago it made life incredibly difficult for …
Researchers explain how ancient ‘Chicken From Hell’ protected its eggs from its own weight
Many modern birds perch atop their eggs in order to keep them warm and safe from the elements. Doing so gives the species an edge …
Dumb tourists keep throwing 200-million-year-old dinosaur fossils into a Utah reservoir
The job of Josh Hansen, a park manager at Red Fleet State Park in Utah, shouldn’t be nearly as complicated as it’s becoming. Part of …
Ancient oceans somehow just got even scarier with discovery of a massive aquatic carnivore
The oceans that cover much of Earth today are filled with all kinds of interesting creatures, and while there’s plenty of dangerous aquatic animals that …
50 perfectly-preserved dinosaur footprints have scientists freaking out
Dozens of giant dinosaur footprints have been discovered on a remote Scottish island, shedding light on period of dinosaur evolution which relatively little is known …
Discovery of tiny Tyrannosaur is a rare treat for paleontologists
It’s not hard to argue that the Tyrannosaurus rex is the most iconic dinosaur of all time. Thanks to depictions in popular culture and sci-fi …
Dinosaur horns were for horny dinosaurs
Science fiction and documentaries have painted a rather consistent picture of the mighty Triceratops over the years. With its massive, shielded head and long, imposing …
The colossal rock that wiped out the dinosaurs may have also sparked undersea volcanoes
When the massive space rock that slammed into the Earth some 66 million years ago reached our planet it caused one heck of a scene. …
Dinosaurs were so good at living that it might have caused their demise
When you think of the end of the dinosaurs you likely envision an asteroid striking Earth, creating a massive explosion and plunging the planet into …
Researcher discovers incredibly rare ‘sea monster’ fossil hiding in a private collection
Fossil hunting can be a tricky thing, especially when you’re searching for examples of a new species whose existence is still in question, but paleontologist …
Scientist finds dinosaur tracks in NASA’s actual backyard
When you think about the best places to find evidence of dinosaurs, the grounds surrounding a NASA facility probably aren’t the first thing that comes …
Newly-discovered Titanosaur helps clear up hazy African dinosaur history
Ancient dinosaur fossils tend to show up in some of the places where you’d least expect it, but finding any dinosaur remains in Africa is …
Scientists discover rocks used in Empire State Building and Buckingham Palace are actually ancient fossils
Researchers are constantly finding amazing fossils in places where you might not expect them, but a new discovery by scientists at The Australian National University …
Scientists discover 161 million-year-old ‘rainbow dinosaur’ with iridescent feathers
As the discoveries of massive ice deposits on Mars and hidden subterranean tunnels on the moon continue to fuel mankind’s obsession with the cosmos, there …
Construction workers just accidentally discovered 30 perfectly preserved dinosaur eggs
The holidays are all about happy surprises, and paleontologists got one heck of a shock earlier this week after learning about an unexpected discovery in …
Paleontologists confirm these ancient sea monsters once patrolled Antarctic waters
For the first time ever, scientists have discovered the 150-million-year-old remains of a well known dinosaur species in Antarctica. The discovery reveals that the ancient …
Researchers find ancient ticks full of dinosaur blood, but don’t dream of Jurassic Park just yet
Researchers working with ancient amber thought to be nearly 100 million years old have discovered something that sounds like the beginning of a new chapter …
Newly discovered duck dinosaur is so weird that its discoverers couldn’t believe it was real
When you hear the word “dinosaur” you mind probably paints a picture of the mighty tyrannosaurus or something similar, but not all of the long-lost …
Incredibly preserved dinosaur egg clutch gives scientists a rare opportunity
If you were a small-to-medium-sized creature during the ancient Jurassic or Cretaceous periods, you definitely wouldn’t have wanted the shadow of a pterosaur to appear …
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs almost didn’t
If you think the emergence of man was an inevitability, think again. The massive asteroid that struck Earth and triggered the mass extinction of the …
The T Rex’s tiny baby arms might have been way more devastating than you can possibly imagine
When you see the skeleton of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex there are a number of things that pop out at you. The massive jaws lined …
The massive asteroid that killed the dinosaurs was even more devastating than anyone imagined
The massive asteroid that is thought to have wiped out the dinosaurs was one of the most significant events in Earth’s history, and without it …
Researchers uncover massive prehistoric “sea monster” measuring nearly 20 feet
The oceans of modern day Earth are scary enough already, with all kinds of creatures that could make your blood run cold if you accidentally …
This new dinosaur is basically a Pokemon
Imagine this: a large, feathered reptile with bold stripes and a colorful, raccoon-like face. Sound like something you’d probably see roaming around the world of …
Evolution gave this ancient beast a weird face because it kept ramming into stuff
Moschops capensis was a weird looking animal. When it roamed the Earth some 260 million years ago its goofy stance and wide body would have …
If you swam in the ocean 251 million years ago, here’s what would’ve probably eaten you
Nowadays, sharks are often seen as the most feared creatures roaming the world’s oceans, but what we think of as modern sharks have only been …
Luckiest kid ever finds 1.2 million-year-old fossil by accident
Like just about every kid, 10-year-old Jude Sparks loves dinosaurs. I mean, how could he not? They’re big, cool looking, and they’re the stars of …
