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Published New ancient 'marine crocodile' discovered on UK's Jurassic Coast -- and it's one of the oldest specimens of its type ever found - New Ancient 'Marine Crocodile' Discovered on UK's Jurassic Coast


A new study has uncovered a new thalattosuchian -- an ancient 'sister' of modern-day crocodiles' anc...
Published Newly discovered probiotic could protect Caribbean corals threatened by deadly, devastating disease - Newly Discovered Probiotic Could Protect Caribbean Corals Threatened by Deadly, Devastating Disease



Researchers have discovered the first effective bacterial probiotic for treating and preventing ston ...
Published Fossil of mosasaur with bizarre 'screwdriver teeth' found in Morocco - Fossil of Mosasaur with Bizarre 'Screwdriver Teeth' Found in Morocco



Scientists have discovered a new species of mosasaur, a sea-dwelling lizard from the age of the dino ...
Published Geneticists discover hidden 'whole genome duplication' that may explain why some species survived mass extinctions - Geneticists Discover Hidden 'Whole Genome Duplication' That May Explain Why Some Species Survived Mass Extinctions



Geneticists have unearthed a major event in the ancient history of sturgeons and paddlefish that has...
Published New dinosaur discovered: Ankylosaurs may have been far more diverse than originally thought - New Dinosaur Discovered: Ankylosaurs May Have Been Far More Diverse Than Originally Thought



First armoured dinosaur to be described from the Isle of Wight in 142 years, shows Ankylosaurs may h...
Published Fossils reveal dinosaurs of prehistoric Patagonia - Fossils Reveal Dinosaurs of Prehistoric Patagonia



A study is providing a glimpse into dinosaur and bird diversity in Patagonia during the Late Cretace...
Published Genetic research revealed several new fern species in tropical America



Researchers have clarified the evolutionary history of a previously poorly known group of ferns from...
Published Ancient arachnid from coal forests of America stands out for its spiny legs



The spiny legged 308-million-year-old arachnid Douglassarachne acanthopoda was discovered the famous ...
Published Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey



Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. Th ...
Published Rare insect found in Arkansas sets historic record, prompts mystery - Rare Insect Found in Arkansas Sets Historic Record, Prompts Mystery


A giant insect found in Arkansas has set historic records. The Polystoechotes punctata or giant lace...
Published Raining cats and dogs: Global precipitation patterns a driver for animal diversity



A team has identified several factors to help answer a fundamental ecological question: why is there...
Published Rays were more diverse 150 million years ago than previously thought



Scientists have explored the puzzling world of rays that lived 150 million years ago and discovered ...
Published Do some mysterious bones belong to gigantic ichthyosaurs?



Several similar large, fossilized bone fragments have been discovered in various regions across West ...
Published Nine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot at risk



A new study describes nine new species of carnivorous land snails, all of which are so small they co...
Published Genes provide hope for the survival of Arabia's last big cat



The release of captive bred animals carefully selected for their genes can make a significant contri...
Published Going 'back to the future' to forecast the fate of a dead Florida coral reef



How coral populations expand into new areas and sustain themselves over time is limited by the scope...
Published Sixty-million-year-old grape seeds reveal how the death of the dinosaurs may have paved the way for grapes to spread



Scientists discovered the oldest fossil grapes in the Western Hemisphere, which help show how after ...
Published New research shows dynamics of memory-encoding synapses in the brains of live mice - New Research Shows Dynamics of Memory-encoding Synapses in the Brains of Live Mice



A team that has used two-photon imaging technology to show the creation and elimination of synapses...
Published Major North American oil source yields clues to one of earth's deadliest mass extinctions - Major North American Oil Source Yields Clues to One of Earth's Deadliest Mass Extinctions


Geologists studying the Bakken Shale Formation discovered a critical kill mechanism behind a series ...
Published Predatory dinosaurs such as T. rex sported lizard-like lips - Predatory Dinosaurs such as T. Rex Sported Lizard-Like Lips


A new study suggests that predatory dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, did not have permanently e...