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The study, led by the University of Tübingen and published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, marks a major advance in ancient DNA recovery. It challenges long-held assumptions that genetic material can only survive for millennia in frozen or sheltered environments like caves or permafrost. Instead, the Schöningen site, known for its well-preserved wooden tools, is now the backdrop for an …

Scientists have uncovered the first South American amber deposits containing preserved insects in a quarry in Ecuador, according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment. The discovery captures a vivid picture of a 112-million-year-old forest that once thrived on the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and opens new doors for exploring a long-overlooked prehistoric ecosystem. Amber (fossilized tree resin) has …

IN A NUTSHELL 🦕 Researchers discovered 80-million-year-old fossils in Brazil, highlighting the presence of osteomyelitis in sauropod dinosaurs. 🔍 Advanced analysis techniques revealed distinct lesions on the bones, providing insights into the disease’s progression. 🌿 Environmental factors, such as arid climates and stagnant water, likely facilitated the spread of the infection. 📚 The findings enhance our understanding of dinosaur health …

The mysterious discovery of massive underground tunnels in Brazil and Argentina has challenged long-held assumptions about prehistoric environments. These sprawling burrows, first spotted by Heinrich Frank, a professor of geology, are far too vast and complex to have been created by natural geological processes or early human activity. According to a 2018 study published in Science Advances, the leading theory …

Archaeologists in Georgia unearth 1.8-million-year-old human jawbone  ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

As water levels in the Great Salt Lake continue to drop, a hidden and fascinating geological discovery has surfaced, bringing new scientific interest to an already fragile ecosystem. At the heart of this exploration is the discovery of mysterious “oases” dotting the exposed lakebed, revealing significant insights into the underground systems that supply the lake with fresh water. These reed-covered …

In February 2024, paleontologists from across the globe unveiled new and groundbreaking details about the Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, a marine reptile that roamed the Earth over 240 million years ago during the Middle Triassic period. This study, published in the Earth and Environmental Science: Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, sheds new light on a reptile whose unusual features captivated …

Floods unearth dinosaur tracks in Sandy Creek area  KVUE Acrocantho-what? This dinosaur’s footprint was found in the Austin area after the July floods  KUT Dinosaur tracks may have been uncovered by Independence Day floods in Central Texas  KXAN Austin Dinosaur fossils possibly uncovered by TX floods  MySA Volunteer helping residents after devastating flooding uncovers possible dinosaur tracks  WWNY Source link

Scientists Unearth 247-Million-Year-Old ‘Wonder’ Fossil Unlike Anything Seen Before  SciTechDaily FEATHERS BEFORE DINOSAURS? ANCIENT REPTILE FOSSIL REDEFINES INTEGUMENT EVOLUTION  Hiru News A Reptile’s Baffling Backfin And The Math Of Dashing Dinos | Science Friday  WNYC Studios | Podcasts This Reptile Sported Strange, Feather-Shaped Structures Around 247 Million Years Ago  Discover Magazine Something like feathers grew on a 247-million-year-old reptile  San Juan Daily Star Source link

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 …