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How Jurassic Park led to the modernization of dinosaur paleontologyHow Jurassic Park led to the modernization of dinosaur paleontology
Brave birds run around racetrack to teach us about dinosaursBrave birds run around racetrack to teach us about dinosaurs
Ancient cave paintings turn out to be by Neanderthals, not modern humansAncient cave paintings turn out to be by Neanderthals, not modern humans
The dinosaur-murdering asteroid maybe also triggered an underwater volcano meltdownThe dinosaur-murdering asteroid maybe also triggered an underwater volcano meltdown
It is possible to make spiders creepier, ancient fossils in amber showIt is possible to make spiders creepier, ancient fossils in amber show
Discovery of ancient stone tools rewrites the history of technology in IndiaDiscovery of ancient stone tools rewrites the history of technology in India
Jaw fossil discovered in Israel looks human, but it’s much older than it should beJaw fossil discovered in Israel looks human, but it’s much older than it should be
‘Abundant bleeding’ epidemic in 16th-century Mexico might have been Salmonella‘Abundant bleeding’ epidemic in 16th-century Mexico might have been Salmonella
This 450-year-old mummy contains the oldest evidence of hepatitis BThis 450-year-old mummy contains the oldest evidence of hepatitis B
Ancient baby’s DNA reveals completely unknown branch of Native American family treeAncient baby’s DNA reveals completely unknown branch of Native American family tree
Ticks drank dinosaur blood before they drank ours, amber fossils showTicks drank dinosaur blood before they drank ours, amber fossils show
This prehistoric ‘murder swan’ isn’t the only terrifying dinosaur to haunt your nightmaresThis prehistoric ‘murder swan’ isn’t the only terrifying dinosaur to haunt your nightmares
What 215 pterosaur eggs can tell us about the lives of these prehistoric flying reptilesWhat 215 pterosaur eggs can tell us about the lives of these prehistoric flying reptiles
This massive extinct otter may have had a bone-crushing biteThis massive extinct otter may have had a bone-crushing bite
This new dinosaur species had massive, scissor-like teethThis new dinosaur species had massive, scissor-like teeth
Sex, disease, and extinction: what ancient DNA tells us about humans and NeanderthalsSex, disease, and extinction: what ancient DNA tells us about humans and Neanderthals
This 200-million-year-old baby ichthyosaur died with a belly full of squidThis 200-million-year-old baby ichthyosaur died with a belly full of squid
What an eight-year-old Neanderthal boy can tell us about how our extinct relatives developedWhat an eight-year-old Neanderthal boy can tell us about how our extinct relatives developed
These adorable gliding mammals lived alongside dinosaurs, fossils revealThese adorable gliding mammals lived alongside dinosaurs, fossils reveal
This massive, spiky dinosaur might have used camouflage to fool predatorsThis massive, spiky dinosaur might have used camouflage to fool predators
Prehistoric fossils suggest modern dogs evolved from a single population of wolvesPrehistoric fossils suggest modern dogs evolved from a single population of wolves
Ancient humans may have been mothers to some Neanderthals earlier than we thoughtAncient humans may have been mothers to some Neanderthals earlier than we thought
30-million-year-old whale provides insight into how modern whales began filter feeding30-million-year-old whale provides insight into how modern whales began filter feeding
Archaeologists unearth the oldest Homo sapiens ever discoveredArchaeologists unearth the oldest Homo sapiens ever discovered
Early farmers and hunter-gatherers got it on with each other, study saysEarly farmers and hunter-gatherers got it on with each other, study says
A 3.3-million-year-old fossil with a missing rib tells us a lot about human evolutionA 3.3-million-year-old fossil with a missing rib tells us a lot about human evolution
This ancient whale likely sucked prey into its mouth like a giant vacuum cleanerThis ancient whale likely sucked prey into its mouth like a giant vacuum cleaner
Baby dinosaur fossil revealed to be an entirely new speciesBaby dinosaur fossil revealed to be an entirely new species
Ancient human cousin found in South Africa is surprisingly youngAncient human cousin found in South Africa is surprisingly young
Ancient human DNA found in Ice Age caves — even when bones were missingAncient human DNA found in Ice Age caves — even when bones were missing
This fossilized pregnant reptile missed her due date by 240 million yearsThis fossilized pregnant reptile missed her due date by 240 million years
To figure out how ghost sharks evolved, scientists virtually reconstructed an ancient shark brainTo figure out how ghost sharks evolved, scientists virtually reconstructed an ancient shark brain
A new dinosaur species has been discovered in AustraliaA new dinosaur species has been discovered in Australia
This enormous dinosaur started out life the size of a human baby and grew insanely fastThis enormous dinosaur started out life the size of a human baby and grew insanely fast
A small, but surprisingly smart tyrannosaur has been uncoveredA small, but surprisingly smart tyrannosaur has been uncovered
Baby lizard spends 99 million years in amber, doesn’t cause Jurassic Park to happen IRLBaby lizard spends 99 million years in amber, doesn’t cause Jurassic Park to happen IRL
Humans and Neanderthals had sex a lot earlier than scientists thoughtHumans and Neanderthals had sex a lot earlier than scientists thought

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