A Ceratosaurus fossil, one of only four of its kind in existence, has sold for a staggering $30.5 million at auction. This exceptional specimen, described as “one of the finest and most complete examples” of its kind, was sold at Sotheby’s New York after a tense six-minute bidding war. The juvenile Ceratosaurus nasicornis—a carnivorous dinosaur from the late Jurassic period—was …
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An extraordinary discovery has taken the paleontological world by storm: the first-ever preservation of soft tissues from a giant ichthyosaur. A remarkable fossil, dating back 183 million years, reveals never-before-seen features of the Temnodontosaurus ichthyosaur, providing a stunning glimpse into its life as a top predator in the Jurassic seas. Published in Nature, this groundbreaking find not only opens new …
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An extraordinary discovery has taken the paleontological world by storm: the first-ever preservation of soft tissues from a giant ichthyosaur. A remarkable fossil, dating back 183 million years, reveals never-before-seen features of the Temnodontosaurus ichthyosaur, providing a stunning glimpse into its life as a top predator in the Jurassic seas. Published in Nature, this groundbreaking find not only opens new …
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — A Ceratosaurus fossil that is one of only four known to exist has sold for $30.5 million at auction. The rare dinosaur fossil is “one of the finest and most complete examples of its kind ever found,” auction …
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In a groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports, paleontologists have identified a new mole species, Vulcanoscaptor ninoti, based on an exceptionally well-preserved fossil found at the Pliocene-aged site of Camp dels Ninots in Girona, Spain. The fossil, which dates back 3.25 million years, offers invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of moles, revealing not only anatomical features that challenge previous …
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Despite the powerful telescopes that modern astronomers have to work with, the distant reaches of the Solar System are still mysterious. Not much sunlight pierces these regions, and there are strong hints that undiscovered objects lurk there. The objects that astronomers have discovered in these dim reaches are primordial, and their orbits suggest the presence of more undiscovered objects. Piecing …
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An extraordinary fossil has blown the socks of palaeontologists as it was found to contain the soft tissues of a Temnodontosaurus ichthyosaur, marking the first time we’ve ever found soft tissue remains of a giant ichthyosaur and introducing new-to-science features that reveal how they hunted. The discovery is going to revolutionize the way we look at ichthyosaurs, so said study co-author …
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CNN — The phrase “leave no stone unturned” has taken on new meaning for paleontologists at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science who discovered a special fossil hidden right under their noses — beneath the museum’s parking lot. The dinosaur bone came to light in January during a drilling project to study the layers of rock underneath the site, …
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The industry is finding a willing partner in the Trump administration. Since taking office, Trump has used AI as a lever to open up opportunities for fossil fuels, including a well-publicized effort to resuscitate coal in the name of more computing power. The summit, which was organized by Republican senator (and former hedge fund CEO) Dave McCormick, clearly reflected the …
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