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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NZ fossil discovery excites Pokémon fans

A remarkable fossil find in New Zealand has drawn comparisons to Pokémon, delighting fans and scientists alike. Could this be real-life evidence of ancient creatures resembling the beloved franchise?

T. Rex's bone-crushing bite revealed

New research reveals the terrifying power of the Tyrannosaurus rex's bite, capable of crushing bones with ease. Discover how this apex predator ruled the Cretaceous period.

Hidden animal in Lidl logo shocks shoppers

Customers of the discount supermarket Lidl have been left stunned after discovering a cleverly hidden animal within the store's logo. The revelation has sparked a wave of excitement online.

Beagle finds human skull in Australian bushland

A dog walker in Port Lincoln, Australia, shares the eerie moment her Beagle, Benji, uncovered a human skull in the bushland. The shocking find has sparked a police investigation.

Kitesurfer finds human remains in ocean

A kitesurfer off the coast of Wales made a chilling discovery when what he initially mistook for a floating stick turned out to be human remains. The grim find has sparked a police investigation.

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