Tyrannosaur fossil reveals dark secret about apex predator: ‘Like solving ancient murder mystery’ Iconic dinosaur species didn’t let resources go to waste The Independent UK · May 6
Scientists unearth new dinosaur species that lived 190 million years ago IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
New dinosaur species found in China bridges key gap in evolution of colossal plant-eaters Find indicates high diversity of long-necked dinosaurs in southwestern China during Early Jurassic period The Independent UK · May 5
Study reveals biological traces inside a T. rex bone fracture after millions of years Palaeontologists have achieved a remarkable feat by using advanced X-ray technology to examine a 66-million-year-old injury on ‘Scotty,’ the largest known Tyrannosaurus rex. They scanned one of Scotty's broken ribs with synchrotron micro-computed tomography. As a result, researchers discovered mineralised structures that look like tiny, branching networks, which are the… The Times of India · May 4
From ancient dinosaurs to rare butterflies: The many species named in honour of Sir David Attenborough The naturalist has lent his name to a remarkable array of flora and fauna The Independent UK · May 4
German museum to return rare Irritator dinosaur skull to Brazil Spinosaur fossil bought by Stuttgart institution in 1991 has been the subject of a long restitution campaign The Guardian - UK · May 2
‘First dinosaur fire in 65 million years’: Kansas firefighters get the call of a lifetime when lightning strikes 100-foot dinosaur A 100-foot animatronic dinosaur in Kansas went up in flames after a lightning strike turned it into a towering fireball, leaving firefighters with the most unusual call of their careers. The blaze erupted at Field Station: Dinosaurs, a theme park in Derby, when a bolt of lightning hit the Sauroposeidon… The Mary Sue · May 1
There’s a reason we don’t have birds the size of elephants: the mysterious story of how dinosaurs evolved – expert Q&A Exactly how did birds evolve from dinosaurs? It’s a mystery that has been with us for more than 150 years, and palaeontologists are still hunting for pieces of the puzzle today. The Conversation · Apr 28
The story of birds: a new history from their dinosaur origins – extract of Steve Brusatte’s new book The following is an edited extract from The Story of Birds: A New History From Their Dinosaur Origins To the Present The Conversation · Apr 28
Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviour The Guardian - UK · Apr 26
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 · Apr 23
'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 · Apr 23
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. The Conversation · Apr 22
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 · Apr 22
Cinemablend · Apr 21 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....
Creative Bloq · Apr 17 “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.
The Conversation · Apr 16 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.
Evening Standard · Apr 15 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
The Conversation · Apr 15 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.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 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
Salon · Apr 12 Dinosaur fans finally have their movie After years of sequels, a mysterious new film has reignited the dino fandom with something new
Bored Panda · Apr 2 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.
The Conversation · Mar 31 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 Independent UK · Mar 24 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
Cinemablend · Mar 23 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.