Did Dinosaurs Have an Icy Ascent? New Evidence Sheds Light on Pangea’s Breakup and the Rise of Dinosaurs
New research suggests that the breakup of Pangea led to an unexpected cooling event, paving the way for dinosaurs to thrive in the Jurassic era.
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Ancient Remains of a Previously Unknown “Swamp Dweller” Have Been Discovered in Colorado
Paleontologists have discovered a previously unrecognized hairy "swamp dweller" in Colorado that thrived during the dinosaur era.
Apex Predator Dinosaurs like T-Rex Used Iron-Coated Teeth to “Rip Apart” Their Prey, Study Suggests
A new study of Komodo dragons has suggested that ancient dinosaur apex predators like Tyrannosaurs Rex may have had iron-coated teeth.
These Ancient Fossils Are Revealing New Clues to Post-Dinosaur Plant Evolution
New research is revealing how the extinction of the dinosaurs helped shaped the evolution of ancient grape species.
The Road to Hell Chickens is Paved With Good ‘Egg-tentions.’
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Human-Sized “Hell Chicken” Roamed The Earth Millions of Years Ago, New Paleontological Research Finds
Scientists have unearthed a new ancient species with a name straight out of a B-movie: the "Hell Chicken."
Not Just a Meteor: New Study Reveals Another Culprit in the Mass Extinction of Dinosaurs
New study reveals volcanic eruptions and climate change played a role alongside the famed asteroid impact in the dinosaurs' extinction.
Jurassic Bark: Evidence for Dinosaur Respiratory Infections
A new study from Ohio University has the first fossil to show evidence of a dinosaur respiratory infection.
What Makes a Meteorite Blast a Planet-Wide Killer?
Hint: It’s Not the Meteorite’s Size.
Hint: It’s Not the Meteorite’s Size.
A new study reveals what makes a meteorite a planet-wide killer, particularly those associated with mass extinction events...
Volcanic Winter Added To Massive Extinction Event
A prolonged “volcanic winter” caused by millions of tons of ash launched into the Earth’s atmosphere likely contributed...