dinosaur

Bigger than the dinosaur-killer, asteroid S2 smashed life on Earth into a higher gear

Researchers discovered a 3.26-billion-year-old asteroid impact acted as 'giant fertilizer bomb,' aiding early microbial life.

Melting snows reveal pre-dinosaur ecosystem in Italian Alps

A hiker noticed unusual patterns on a gray stone that resembled footprints.

Volcano, a 22-meter Apatosaurus skeleton, sold for €6 million at French auction

Anonymous buyer plans to donate the skeleton to a museum, says auction house.

6.3 inches-thick dinosaur armor could withstand high-speed car crash, analysis finds

"This thing could tank an F150 going at speed," one of the researchers said.

The world’s best preserved dinosaur had a weird ending, study suggests

Researchers attribute exceptional fossil preservation to rapid sedimentation and burrow collapses.

Hong Kong's first dinosaur fossils, likely from large dinosaur, go on display

The fossils, confirmed to be dated to the Cretaceous period some 145 million to 66 million years ago, need further study to confirm the dinosaur species.

By REUTERS
25/10/2024

Discovery of oldest sea monster fossil in New Zealand sheds light on dawn of dinosaur age

Oldest polar sea dinosaur vertebra, 246 million years old, found in New Zealand challenges migration theories, shedding light on early Southern Hemisphere reptile presence.

30/06/2024

Fossils of 'sea phantom' flying reptile unearthed in Australia

Haliskia means "sea phantom," and this creature may have been a frightful sight airborne above the waves.

By REUTERS
15/06/2024

Ancient art and fossils: Study reveals early humans' understanding of dinosaurs

A recent study suggests prehistoric humans in Brazil created petroglyphs near dinosaur tracks, indicating intentional association. The findings may reshape views on ancient cultures and paleontology.

New species of dinosaur discovered in Argentina

Named Sidersaura marae, a new species of long-necked herbivorous dinosaur was discovered in the province of Neuquén, Argentina.

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