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Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved

By comparing the bone structure of porcupines across North America and South America, it was determined that for those 8 million years, North American porcupines unexpectedly still looked like their cousins, the Neotropical porcupines, which live across tropical Central America and South America today.

22 September 2024, 10:06 IST

Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved

Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved

Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved

22 September 2024, 10:06 IST

Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution

When the vast plates of Earth’s crust were moving around more, new species were more likely to appear.

13 September 2024, 06:45 IST

Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution

Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution

Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution

13 September 2024, 06:45 IST

Limestone investigation in hilly Meghalaya unearths marine whale fossil

The vertebrate bone fossils were found embedded within the grey to bluish grey limestone horizon of the Siju Limestone Member, in Chokpot area in November last year.

21 August 2024, 16:18 IST

Limestone investigation in hilly Meghalaya unearths marine whale fossil

Limestone investigation in hilly Meghalaya unearths marine whale fossil

Limestone investigation in hilly Meghalaya unearths marine whale fossil

21 August 2024, 16:18 IST

Fossils show giant predatory sea scorpions were distance swimmers

"They were effectively functioning as sharks," said Russell Bicknell, a paleobiologist at the American Museum of Natural History.

17 August 2024, 05:15 IST

Fossils show giant predatory sea scorpions were distance swimmers

Fossils show giant predatory sea scorpions were distance swimmers

Fossils show giant predatory sea scorpions were distance swimmers

17 August 2024, 05:15 IST

T-Rex dethroned? A stegosaurus fossil sells for a record $44.6 million

The unexpectedly high price -- which was more than 10 times the low estimate -- shows that the market for prehistoric specimens is continuing to explode, which concerns paleontologists who fear that scientists could be priced out of the market.

18 July 2024, 05:24 IST

T-Rex dethroned? A stegosaurus fossil sells for a record $44.6 million

T-Rex dethroned? A stegosaurus fossil sells for a record $44.6 million

T-Rex dethroned? A stegosaurus fossil sells for a record $44.6 million

18 July 2024, 05:24 IST

Extinction of dinosaurs helped grapes grow globally: Scientists

The scientists examined the grape seed fossil using CT scans to unearth and study their interior structure. They claimed that the fossils’ form, size, and other morphological characteristics showed they belonged to a new grape species.

02 July 2024, 09:05 IST

Extinction of dinosaurs helped grapes grow globally: Scientists

Extinction of dinosaurs helped grapes grow globally: Scientists

Extinction of dinosaurs helped grapes grow globally: Scientists

02 July 2024, 09:05 IST

Fossils of ancient crocodile-like reptile found in Brazil

The fossils of the predator, called Parvosuchus aurelioi, include a complete skull, 11 vertebrae, the pelvis and some limb bones, according to paleontologist Rodrigo Muller of the Federal University of Santa Maria in Rio Grande state, author of the research published on Thursday the journal Scientific Reports.

21 June 2024, 01:25 IST

Fossils of ancient crocodile-like reptile found in Brazil

Fossils of ancient crocodile-like reptile found in Brazil

Fossils of ancient crocodile-like reptile found in Brazil

21 June 2024, 01:25 IST

Was this sea creature our ancestor? Scientists turn a famous fossil on its head.

Coming to light in 1910, Pikaia became a celebrity in paleontological circles.

12 June 2024, 03:43 IST

Was this sea creature our ancestor? Scientists turn a famous fossil on its head.

Was this sea creature our ancestor? Scientists turn a famous fossil on its head.

Was this sea creature our ancestor? Scientists turn a famous fossil on its head.

12 June 2024, 03:43 IST

The fossils being formed today will show how humankind disrupted life on Earth

We see fossils as ancient relics of the deep past that allow us to marvel at the history of life on Earth, of animals that walked or swam many millions of years ago, of the giant trees that became buried and crushed to form coal.

13 May 2024, 10:56 IST

The fossils being formed today will show how humankind disrupted life on Earth

The fossils being formed today will show how humankind disrupted life on Earth

The fossils being formed today will show how humankind disrupted life on Earth

13 May 2024, 10:56 IST

Fossils of possibly largest snake to have ever lived found in Kutch, scientists say

The snake is estimated to be between roughly 11 and 15 metres long, comparable in size only to the extinct Titanoboa, known to be the longest snake to have ever lived, the researchers said.

19 April 2024, 09:16 IST

Fossils of possibly largest snake to have ever lived found in Kutch, scientists say

Fossils of possibly largest snake to have ever lived found in Kutch, scientists say

Fossils of possibly largest snake to have ever lived found in Kutch, scientists say

19 April 2024, 09:16 IST