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New fossil finds show that giant kraken-like octopuses ruled prehistoric oceans

The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been an octopus

The Independent UK

'Kraken' octopus that lived at the time of the dinosaurs was a 62-foot-long apex predator of the ocean

A close inspection of 27 fossil jaws from finned octopuses challenge the longstanding belief that the apex oceanic predators of the Cretaceous were all vertebrates.

LiveScience

Our unsung hero of science: Friedrich Miescher, the man who discovered DNA

Whether through TV crime dramas or cinema blockbusters about dinosaur theme parks, DNA is a staple of modern popular culture – its double-helix structure one of science’s most iconic visualisations.

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Logan Paul Invested $500K In A Bizarre Asset — Says It Has Doubled In Value And Could Beat Stocks

Logan Paul says a Triceratops skull he bought for $500,000 has doubled in value and could outperform stocks over the next 20 years.

International Business Times UK

Someone Shared How Many Rides Each Disney Park Has, And I'm Rattled At The Difference Between Disneyland And Last Place

I mean, when you put it that way....

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“The opposite of AI slop”: how Mixtape’s handmade animation builds real emotion

The art direction and rendering tricks behind Mixtape's nostalgic feel are explained.

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Moroccan dinosaur’s fearsome tail spikes evolved much earlier than we thought – new discovery

In the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains in central Morocco, a global team of palaeontologists and geologists has discovered new remains of a very unusual dinosaur. It belonged to the group called ankylosaurs, plant eaters whose bodies were covered in bony plates.

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Odd things we've sent to space as worms blasted up to the space station

From worms to dinosaur bones, discover what's been sent to space as the latest launch heads to the International Space Station

Evening Standard

Netflix’s ‘The Dinosaurs’ rehashes a very old story — of empire and conquest

“This is the story of the dinosaurs as it has never been told before,” narrates Morgan Freeman in the opening of Neflix’s The Dinosaurs docuseries.

The Conversation

Smyth's Toys asbestos alert: Everything you need to know

Smyths Toys was forced to recall a number of its products over concerns they contained asbestos

Evening Standard

Dinosaur fans finally have their movie

After years of sequels, a mysterious new film has reignited the dino fandom with something new

Salon

Google Dinosaur Game: Pro Tips And “God Mode” Secret Hacks

Don’t wait for the Wi-Fi to fail. Learn how to play the Google Dinosaur game anytime, use the secret "immortality" hack, and discover the ultimate world record.

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The revolution in dinosaur science started 50 years ago – here’s what we have learned

The study of dinosaurs has been through a revolution in recent decades. The story began half a century ago, when Robert McNeill Alexander, a professor of zoology at the University of Leeds, showed how the speed of an animal could be calculated from the spacing of its footprints and its…

The Conversation

This is why the Natural History Museum is the most important attraction in the UK

It comes as no surprise to Londoner Queenie Shaikh that the museum famous for its dinosaur skeletons has taken the crown as the most popular attraction in the UK. Here’s why she thinks it’s a must-visit for all ages

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Chuck Norris Gave Jessica Simpson Acting Lessons And A Lifelong Obsession With Denzel Washington’s Eyebrows

Believe it or not, Barney the Dinosaur is also involved in this story.

Evening Standard

Natural History Museum is UK's most visited tourist attraction with record 7.1m visitors in 2025

The attraction, home to everything from dinosaur skeletons to gemstones, has overtaken the British Museum to claim the top spot

The Conversation

What bite marks on a dinosaur fossil tell us about the T. rex’s eating habits

For decades, dinosaurs, especially the Tyrannosaurus rex, have captured the imaginations of the public and paleontologists alike. In many instances, pop culture has depicted the T. rex as the giant and fearsome hunter that lorded over other dinosaurs.

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Morgan Freeman Fans Cracking Up After Watching His Swear-Filled Blooper Reel For Dinosaur Show

The 88-year-old Morgan Freeman was heard cursing and hilariously mispronouncing names while recording the narration for ‘The Dinosaurs.’

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Crocodiles can have extra growth cycles in a year – why this matters for estimating the age of dinosaurs

In biology and palaeontology (the study of extinct organisms) there are a few ways to estimate the age of an animal’s skeleton. One is the extent of fusion of sutures in the skeleton – how much the plates of bone have joined together as the animal matured. Another is the…

The Independent UK

Strange dinosaur species found with hundreds of stones in its throat named after funk band

Species named after techno-funk duo Chromeo could be key to understanding how a small group of dinosaurs survived extinction

The Independent UK

Morgan Freeman curses and cracks jokes in Netflix blooper reel

Watch Morgan Freeman cursing his way through a hilarious bloopers reel from his new Netflix dinosaur show.

The Guardian - UK

The Dinosaurs review – Morgan Freeman’s narration is so soothing, you could use this as a relaxation aid

Yes, there are plenty of big-budget visual effects of prehistoric creatures in Steven Spielberg’s natural history show. But the voiceover is the real draw

The Independent UK

Triceratops skeleton set for multi-million dollar auction sale as fossil market booms

A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring

Times Pets

Ancient Animal Breeds That Survived Thousands of Year

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A powerful cassowary in the dense tropical rainforest, known as one of the world’s largest and most dangerous birds.

Judging by its giant, claw-like feet alone, it’s easy to see why people think this giant bird is directly descended from dinosaurs such as velociraptors. They are the third largest…

The Independent UK

Horned ‘hell heron’ fossil found in Sahara upends what we knew about iconic Jurassic Park dinosaur

Researchers say find represents new phase of evolution for fish-eating Spinosaurus

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