Curiosities

Sat, 2019-02-16

It turns out that there is a real, psychological reason why children are so fanatical in their love of dinosaurs.

Sun, 2019-02-10

DINOSAURS would have evolved to become as intelligent as humans if they had not been cheated of their destiny by an asteroid...

Fri, 2019-02-08

What traits distinguish one dinosaur from another? For many, that question probably conjures characteristics like the massive jaws of tyrannosaurs, the...

Tue, 2019-02-05

Delicate fossils reveal a new look for pterosaurs.

Tue, 2019-02-05

A new compound based on Iridium, a rare metal which landed in the Gulf of Mexico 66 M years ago, hooked onto albumin, a...

Sun, 2019-02-03

Jurassic Park” scenario is not likely, but birds may pose key to appreciating extinct species.

Fri, 2019-02-01

A team of Chinese, American and Canadian researchers have discovered amber containing a bird foot dating back around 100 million years.

Fri, 2019-02-01

The ancient arachnids had eyes that shone in the dark—a key adaptation for night vision.

Wed, 2019-01-30

It's been nearly 50 years since geologist and author Dorothy Vitaliano coined the term "geomythology". This refers to the study of oral traditions from around the world that explain geological...

Wed, 2019-01-30

Long-necked dinosaurs (sauropods) could orient their forefeet both forward and sideways. The orientation of their feet depended on the speed...

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