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Remarkable Eoceras shaanxiense Fossils Rewrite Cephalopod Evolution
China Cambrian Stage 3 fossil evolution formation
Researchers have identified tiny fossils from the Shuijingtuo Formation (Cambrian Stage 3) of South China that could transform our understanding of cephalopod evolution. The newly described species, Eoceras shaanxiense, provides the oldest known evidence of a primordial siphuncle, a crucial anatomical feature that enabled cephalopods to regulate buoyancy and eventually become some of the oceans'
03/08/2026 everythingdinosaur
Voici la stupéfiante découverte de chercheurs sur un cerveau fossilisé vieux de 500 millions d'années
Here is the astonishing discovery of researchers on a 500 million year old fossilized brain
discovery
500 million years ago, this larva died and fossilized. His brain was incredibly well preserved and researchers made him talk...
03/08/2026 futura-terre ⚙ Auto-translated
Celebrating Peter Trusler Palaeoart – Bringing Ancient Oceans Back to Life
bone fossil Ichthyosauria discovery
One of the highlights of reporting on new scientific discoveries is seeing the remarkable artwork that accompanies many research papers. While fossils provide the evidence, it often takes the skill of a talented palaeoartist to transform bones and impressions into vivid scenes from deep time. For example, we recently wrote about a remarkable ichthyosaur fossil
02/08/2026 everythingdinosaur
A New Lambeosaurine Dinosaur from Alberta
Canardia Dinosauria Parasaurolophus Plesiolophus discovery new species
A new species of duck-billed dinosaur has been named.  It is a lambeosaurine and it has been named Plesiolophus warnerensis.  The researchers, writing in the "Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences", conclude that at present it cannot be excluded as a potential ancestor to the iconic Parasaurolophus. The discovery of Plesiolophus warnerensis is helping palaeontologists to
01/08/2026 everythingdinosaur
Scientists found two mysterious ‘ghost’ ancestors hiding in our DNA
DNA genetics
Modern humans carry DNA from two mysterious extinct lineages in addition to Neanderthals and Denisovans. Their hidden genetic legacy shows that our evolutionary past was shaped by repeated mixing among many different human groups.
01/08/2026 sciencedaily-paleo
Could Sauropod Dinosaurs Rear Up on their Hind Legs?
limb Brachiosauria Brontosauria Dinosauria Diplodocia
The largest land animals to have ever walked the Earth were the sauropod dinosaurs. Some of these giants exceeded thirty metres in length and were many times heavier than an African elephant.  Famous sauropods such as Diplodocus, Brontosaurus and Brachiosaurus are usually depicted moving slowly on all four limbs. However, could sauropods stand on their
31/07/2026 everythingdinosaur
« Je ne peux plus participer à cette mascarade » : pourquoi des guides en Antarctique quittent le métier de leurs rêves
“I can no longer participate in this charade”: why guides in Antarctica are leaving the job of their dreams
Antarctica
Contributing to introducing more and more visitors to Antarctica while observing the effects of climate change on this fragile continent: several tourist guides have been faced with this dilemma, to the point of giving up their dream job. Testimonials.
31/07/2026 futura-terre ⚙ Auto-translated
520-Million-Year-Old Fossil from China Fills Gap in Evolutionary History of Cephalopods
520-Million-Year-Old Fossil from China Fills Gap in Evolutionary History of Cephalopods
China Cambrian fossil evolution
Paleontologists have identified the earliest-known cephalopod equipped with a siphuncle -- a tubular extension of the mantle found in shelled cephalopods -- pushing back the fossil record of this key evolutionary feature to the Early Cambrian, roughly 520 million years ago. The post 520-Million-Year-Old Fossil from China Fills Gap in Evolutionary History of Cephalopods appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
30/07/2026 sci-news
This 4,000-year-old city defied the rules of history
As Mohenjo-daro prospered, the gap between its richest and poorest households actually shrank. Its shared infrastructure, fair trade systems, and lack of powerful royal elites suggest that equality may have helped fuel the ancient city’s success.
30/07/2026 sciencedaily-fossils
New Haolonggood Tarbosaurus Models Coming into Stock at Everything Dinosaur
jaw scale Dinosauria Tarbosaurus Tyrannosaurus
Everything Dinosaur confirms that they will be stocking the new Haolonggood Tarbosaurus models. We welcome two new tyrannosaur figures in the Haolonggood theropod collection. Each figure is in approximately 1/35th scale. They will be available from Everything Dinosaur soon.  The models have articulated jaws. The two new Haolonggood Tarbosaurus bataar dinosaur models. Yang Lin
30/07/2026 everythingdinosaur
A forgotten fossil just revealed a new Triassic predator from 210 million years ago
jaw predator prey Mexico Triassic fossil skull
A fossil overlooked for nearly 80 years has revealed a previously unknown crocodile relative that lived 210 million years ago in what is now New Mexico. Named Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, the jackal-sized predator had a reinforced skull, powerful jaw muscles, and a short snout built for tackling larger prey.
30/07/2026 sciencedaily
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Didn’t Just Strike Earth, Its Dust Cloud Cooked It
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Didn’t Just Strike Earth, Its Dust Cloud Cooked It
Dinosauria
The Chicxulub impact not only plunged Earth into an impact winter but also produced a dust blanket that later overheated the planet, according to new research from Purdue University and the University of Colorado, Boulder. The post Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Didn’t Just Strike Earth, Its Dust Cloud Cooked It appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
29/07/2026 sci-news
New Species of Triassic Dinosaur Discovered on Shores of Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
New Species of Triassic Dinosaur Discovered on Shores of Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
Zimbabwe Late Triassic Triassic Dinosauria Musango discovery new species
An international team of paleontologists has identified a new species of early sauropodomorph dinosaur in Zimbabwe, adding to growing evidence that southern Africa hosted a richer diversity of dinosaurs during the Late Triassic epoch than previously recognized. The post New Species of Triassic Dinosaur Discovered on Shores of Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
29/07/2026 sci-news
Newly Described Sauropodomorph from the Late Triassic of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Late Triassic Norian Triassic fossil Dinosauria
A team of international researchers have described a new dinosaur based on fossils found in Zimbabwe. This newly described sauropodomorph named Musango matusadonaensis lived during the Late Triassic (Norian faunal stage), around 210 million years ago. Musango is the fifth dinosaur to be named from fossils discovered in Zimbabwe. Furthermore, these fossils further support the
29/07/2026 everythingdinosaur
Queensland Ichthyosaur Fossil Provides World-first Evidence of Predation on a Pterosaur
predator prey Australia Toolebuc Cretaceous Early Cretaceous fossil Ichthyosauria Pterosauria formation
An extraordinary fossil from Queensland, Australia has provided evidence of a prehistoric food chain. Scientists have identified the first definitive evidence that an ichthyosaur consumed a pterosaur. Furthermore, the marine reptile later became prey for one of the largest predators in the ancient Eromanga Sea. The spectacular fossil comes from the Lower Cretaceous Toolebuc Formation
28/07/2026 everythingdinosaur
Ce que l’on vient d’apprendre sur l’astéroïde des dinosaures rend leur extinction encore plus terrifiante !
What we just learned about the dinosaur asteroid makes their extinction even more terrifying!
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66 million years ago, a large asteroid hit Earth, triggering one of the greatest crises in its history. But could the cataclysm have caused spontaneous fires on a planetary scale? New work provides surprising elements on the role played by...
28/07/2026 futura-terre ⚙ Auto-translated
Hidden charcoal reveals the true age of ancient cave paintings
France dating
A new analysis has precisely dated paintings in France’s Font-de-Gaume cave for the first time. Scientists discovered charcoal inside black pigments once thought to contain only minerals, allowing them to use radiocarbon dating. The results show that a bison was painted about 13,000 years ago, while sections of a mask-like figure were added during several widely separated periods.
28/07/2026 sciencedaily
Japanese Fossil Bee Fills Two-Million-Year Gap in Honeybee History
Japanese Fossil Bee Fills Two-Million-Year Gap in Honeybee History
fossil discovery new species
Paleontologists have announced the discovery of a new fossil honeybee species that fills a long-standing gap in the evolutionary record of the genus Apis. The post Japanese Fossil Bee Fills Two-Million-Year Gap in Honeybee History appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
27/07/2026 sci-news
Inspiring Young Dinosaur Artist Showcases Amazing Talent at DinoCon 2026
Dinosauria
One of our many highlights at this year's DinoCon was once again meeting talented young dinosaur artist Zain.  We were delighted to see him again and to catch up with his family.  It was wonderful to see so many friends and passionate fans of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals.  Moreover, we were presented with two dinosaur
27/07/2026 everythingdinosaur
500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer shows ancient humans were master toolmakers
bone discovery
Early humans in England crafted a rare piece of elephant bone into a reusable hammer for sharpening stone tools nearly 500,000 years ago. The extraordinary find reveals that ancient toolmakers were resourceful, skilled, and capable of surprisingly advanced planning.
27/07/2026 sciencedaily
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