Asteroid winter, not impact, killed dinosaurs - study
Groundbreaking study confirms it wasn't the initial asteroid impact but the resulting global winter that sealed dinosaurs' fate 66 million years ago.
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Mummified dinosaur discovery reveals 67-million-year-old marvel
Scientists uncover an extraordinarily preserved Edmontosaurus with fossilised skin and tendons intact, revolutionising our understanding of dinosaur preservation.
Dinosaur discovery rewrites North American history
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in New Mexico challenges established timeline of dinosaur evolution, revealing these prehistoric giants inhabited North America 200 million years ago.
Dinosaur extinction: Asteroid far deadlier than believed
Groundbreaking research reveals the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs created a 'perfect storm' of destruction, with global wildfires and atmospheric collapse ensuring their extinction.
New Mexico dinosaur fossils reveal final moments before extinction
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in New Mexico reveals dinosaurs perished and were preserved moments before the catastrophic asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago.
Perfect dinosaur egg with embryo found in Argentina
Groundbreaking paleontological find in Argentina uncovers perfectly preserved dinosaur egg containing complete embryo, offering unprecedented insights into prehistoric life.
Ice Age Snow Sloths: Prehistoric Secrets Uncovered
Groundbreaking research reveals how Ice Age snow sloths survived harsh climates and why their extinction holds crucial lessons about climate change and modern conservation efforts.
Spectacular Dinosaur Footprints Found in Scottish Quarry
A stunning collection of prehistoric dinosaur footprints has been discovered in a Scottish quarry, offering an unprecedented window into life during the Middle Jurassic period 170 million years ago.
Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
Giant prehistoric sea reptile discovered on Dorset coast
A spectacularly preserved ichthyosaur fossil, dubbed one of Britain's most significant paleontological finds, has been discovered on the Jurassic Coast by passionate fossil hunters.
University Cancels Wyoming Fossil Dig After Legal Threat
The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History has abruptly cancelled a planned fossil excavation in Wyoming following a formal cease-and-desist letter from officials, sparking a major debate over fossil rights and academic practices.
20-Million-Year-Old 'Hell Ants' Found in Ethiopian Amber
A stunning amber discovery in Ethiopia reveals 20 million-year-old 'hell ants' and termites in perfect 3D preservation, offering an unprecedented window into prehistoric insect life.
15 New Prehistoric Marsupial Species Discovered in Australia
A groundbreaking fossil discovery in Queensland rewrites history, revealing 15 previously unknown marsupial species that vanished after arriving in Australia millions of years ago.
Giant Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Found in Rutland
The colossal 10-metre-long fossil of a prehistoric 'sea dragon', the largest and most complete of its kind ever found in Britain, has been miraculously discovered during a routine draining of a lagoon at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
Dinosaur-Hunting Crocodile Relative Discovered
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Bristol reveals a colossal, carnivorous ancestor of modern crocodiles that was a top predator in the Triassic period.
Fossil reveals 'dino-butcher' hypercarnivore from Jurassic
A stunning fossil discovery in the USA has unearthed a new species of hypercarnivore, a fearsome predator that feasted on dinosaurs and ruled the Jurassic food chain.
Bizarre Armoured Dinosaur Discovery Shatters Evolutionary Beliefs
A groundbreaking fossil find in Morocco, named Spicomellus afer, reveals a never-before-seen armoured dinosaur with bizarre fused ribs, forcing scientists to rewrite the history of these ancient giants.
Bobby Charlton's Foundation Backs Major Dementia Discovery
A major breakthrough in dementia research, funded by the late Manchester United legend's foundation, identifies a key biomarker that could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments for the disease that affected him.
World's First 'Three-Person' Baby Born in UK
A UK fertility clinic achieves a world first with the birth of a baby using groundbreaking three-person IVF to prevent a devastating genetic disease. This medical breakthrough offers new hope for families affected by mitochondrial disorders.
Revolutionary 'freeze' treatment destroys brain tumours
UK doctors pioneer a groundbreaking 'cryoablation' technique, freezing inoperable brain tumours with an ice ball probe. This minimally invasive NHS procedure offers new hope for patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding
Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.
Missing Teen Found After Two Years, Arrested for Murder
A teenage girl reported missing in the UK two years ago has been dramatically arrested on suspicion of murder. The stunning development has left a community in shock as new details emerge.
DNA Breakthrough Identifies Guildford Bombing Suspects
Exclusive: Advanced DNA analysis has finally pinpointed key suspects in the IRA's 1974 Guildford pub bombings, one of Britain's most notorious unsolved atrocities, potentially leading to long-awaited justice.
China's Tiangong Humanoid Robot Stuns with Walking Demo
A groundbreaking humanoid robot from China, Tiangong, has achieved a stunning milestone in robotics, demonstrating a remarkably human-like and stable walking gait in new video footage.
NHS to Roll Out Revolutionary Cancer Blood Test for Men
The NHS is set to launch a groundbreaking DNA blood test that can identify multiple types of cancer in men, potentially saving thousands of lives through earlier detection and treatment.
NHS Approves Revolutionary Bladder Cancer Drug
The NHS has greenlit pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for high-risk bladder cancer patients, a groundbreaking immunotherapy that could prevent recurrence and transform treatment outcomes across the UK.
Epilepsy drug reverses autism symptoms in breakthrough study
Groundbreaking research from the UK reveals a common epilepsy medication, lamotrigine, may dramatically reverse autism-like social difficulties, offering new hope for transformative treatments.
Diamond Sensor Offers Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection
Scientists at the University of Warwick pioneer a groundbreaking medical sensor using synthetic diamonds that could revolutionise how we detect life-threatening diseases like cancer, offering a faster, cheaper, and more accurate alternative to traditional
Prehistoric whale species discovered in Australia
Scientists in Australia have discovered a prehistoric whale species, shedding new light on the evolution of marine mammals. The fossil could reshape our understanding of ancient oceans.
Oxygen therapy may slow Parkinson's progression
New research suggests that high-pressure oxygen therapy could slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, offering hope to millions worldwide.
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