Dog walker finds human skull in woodland horror
A routine dog walk turned into a nightmare discovery when a walker stumbled upon human remains in a peaceful nature reserve, sparking a major police investigation.
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Rare dinosaur fossils seized in London smuggling bust
Authorities intercept 72-million-year-old dinosaur skeletons in London warehouse, exposing global fossil trafficking network. Exclusive details on the major paleontological discovery.
Singapore seizes £2.3m dinosaur skeletons in smuggling raid
In a dramatic operation, Singaporean officials have confiscated 30 dinosaur skeletons worth millions from a local businessman, uncovering what appears to be one of Asia's largest paleontological smuggling cases.
Ancient Roman 'Pandora' bracelet found in Kent drain
A routine drain clearance at Bluewater shopping centre reveals a mysterious Roman-era bracelet bearing the name 'Pandora', leaving archaeologists and staff utterly speechless.
Aztec Artefacts Found in Minneapolis Target Store
A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.
T-Rex's Pygmy Cousin Discovered: New Dinosaur Species
Groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a smaller prehistoric predator that roamed North America millions of years before T-Rex, challenging everything we thought we knew about dinosaur evolution.
Scientists Discover T-Rex Was Three Separate Species
Groundbreaking research reveals the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex should be reclassified into three separate species, challenging decades of dinosaur understanding.
Nanotyrannus confirmed as separate species from T. rex
Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.
Prehistoric Mosquito Larva Found in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber
Scientists uncover an extraordinary fossil revealing a mosquito larva perfectly preserved in Cretaceous-era amber, offering unprecedented insights into ancient insect evolution.
Dinosaur 'Mummies' Found With Perfect Skin Preservation
Groundbreaking discovery in Wyoming reveals near-perfect dinosaur 'mummies' with preserved skin and soft tissues, rewriting our understanding of fossilisation processes.
Fossil discovery rewrites human evolution timeline
Groundbreaking research reveals our early human ancestors lived alongside each other in East Africa, challenging long-held theories about human evolution and species succession.
Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards
A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.
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.
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.
NASA finds 'clearest sign of life' on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected the most compelling evidence for potential life on Mars yet, discovering a mysterious gas that on Earth is exclusively produced by living organisms.
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.
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