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Morocco fossils reveal astounding diversity of marine life just before the asteroid hit

66 million years ago, the Cretaceous period ended. Dinosaurs disappeared, along with around 90% of all species on Earth. Was it a slow, inevitable decline, or did the end come quickly, driven by a disaster?

The Hindu

Oldest evidence of humans in Americas confirmed by new research

New research shows that fossil footprints discovered at the edge of an ancient lakebed in New Mexico's White Sands National Park date back to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago

The Independent UK

Oldest evidence of humans in Americas confirmed by new research

New research shows that fossil footprints discovered at the edge of an ancient lakebed in New Mexico's White Sands National Park date back to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago

The Independent UK

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First fossilised snake traces discovered in South Africa

Until now there hasn’t been a single description of a surface fossilised snake trace – a mark on a surface that’s become cemented and re-exposed over time – anywhere in the world.

The Hindu

Europeans cannibalised on their dead loved ones 15,000 years ago, archaeologists say

‘Cannibalism was practiced on multiple occasions across northwest Europe over short period of time’

The Independent UK

Further evidence points to footprints in New Mexico being the oldest sign of humans in Americas

New research shows that fossil footprints discovered at the edge of an ancient lakebed in New Mexico's White Sands National Park date back to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago

The Independent UK

A Disputed Paper Claimed Humans Came to North America 23,000 Years Ago — It Just Got Backup

A new paper looks at two other ways to date footprints that could be the first human tracks in North America.

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Feathers Of Modern Birds Inherited Proteins From Dinosaur Ancestors

Scientists discover that dinosaur feathers were stiff, enabling gliding

Zenger

Hands-on experience wows kids at South Side Science Festival: ‘Exposure is everything’

The second annual University of Chicago event brought a new generation of potential researchers closer to science.

Chicago Sun-Times

How the age of mammals could end

Throughout the past 500 million years, our planet has experienced a total of five mass extinctions. One of these – the Permo-Triassic mass extinction event – led to the demise of roughly 90% of Earth’s species.

The Conversation

‘Supercontinent’ could make Earth uninhabitable in 250m years, study predicts

Extreme temperatures, radiation and collapse of food supply created by merging of continents would cause mass extinction

The Guardian - UK

Netflix releases epic trailer for Morgan Freeman-narrated nature documentary Life on Our Planet

Steven Spielberg executive produces new series, which dramatises five global extinction events

The Independent UK

Exceptionally well-preserved ‘giant’ spider fossil found in Australia

‘Megamonodontium mccluskyi’ is believed to be the largest spider fossil to be found in Australia

The Independent UK

It isn’t just nursery kids who need a ‘settling in’ period

Settling children into their new school year makes a lot of sense, but wouldn’t it be nice if adults had the same period of adjustment to every stage in life

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Experts warn of a "biological holocaust"

Between 1500 and 2022, two orders, 10 families, and 71 genera of animals went extinct thanks to humans

The Guardian - AU

A brontosaurus: we are willing to forgive this colossal dinosaur its tiny head

Perhaps we introduce children to dinosaurs long before they understand evolution to teach them to imagine the past and to love doing so

Evening Standard

New interactive models of Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs on display

Interactive dinosaur models based on those in Crystal Palace Park are now available to view online for the first time.

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How Many Plants Survived What Killed Off The Dinosaurs

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The Independent UK

New species of chicken-sized dinosaur found on Isle of Wight

The discovery suggests Europe had its own family of small herbivorous dinosaurs distinct from Asia and North America.

The Independent UK

Fossil tracks in South Africa may be oldest evidence yet of humans wearing footwear

‘While our evidence is suggestive, we do not consider it conclusive as yet’

Zenger

New Study Sheds Light On The Rapid Evolution Of The Lengthy Necks Of Ancient Plesiosaurs

Researchers reveal that necks of Plesiosaurs, which was five times the size of their trunk, were used for chasing speedy fishes

The Hindu

Bizarre’ bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled

Fujianvenator prodigiosus, a pheasant-sized dinosaur, sheds light on the evolutionary stage of birds. It had a puzzling anatomy suggesting it was either a fast runner or lived a lifestyle like a modern wading bird.

The Hindu

Oldest yet fossils of a plant-eating dinosaur found in Rajasthan

In a paper published recently in Scientific Reports, scientists from IIT Roorkee have characterised dinosaur fossils from the middle-Jurassic period, found in the Thar desert near the Jaisalmer Basin by the Geological Survey of India. They discovered that they had uncovered remains of a sauropod dinosaur, which is the same…

The Independent UK

Newly unearthed long-necked dinosaur fossils reveal oldest plant-eating species found in India

Findings suggest how country may have been a ‘major centre of dinosaur evolution’

The Guardian - UK

Jurassic Park review – Steven Spielberg’s meaty dino-fest is as delicious as ever

The classic movie’s unforgettable performances and CGI effects remain glorious 30 years after its original release

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