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Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (94+ words) Scientists and designers unveiled on "Thursday a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the U.S. "in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather.The teal-coloured bag will be displayed on a rock in…...
Tokyo elementary school sisters discover rare cicada fossil
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (243+ words) The Middle Pleistocene fossil was found by Maho Shinomiya, 11, a sixth-grader, and her sister, Yuno, 8, a third-grader, both from the city of Higashikurume. They share a love of fossils. Maho became interested in fossils after seeing specimens collected by her…...
Bite mechanics of ancient marine predators yields surprising results
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (873+ words) Engineering simulations of 16 Cretaceous marine reptile jaws show mosasaurs and polycotylid plesiosaurs had fundamentally different biting capabilities that allowed them to coexist. (CREDIT: Universit" de Li'ge / F. Della Giustina) The Western Interior Seaway, which existed roughly 80 million years ago, split North…...
Spinosaurus Plush Dinosaur Skeleton Costume - Realistic Hooded Outfit For Halloween & Cosplay - Machine Washable
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (654+ words) This costume features a realistic dinosaur skeleton with a seamless spine extension for a full, lifelike silhouette. The spine and headpiece cascade naturally down the back, making it perfect for Halloween or any themed event. This lightweight dinosaur headpiece offers…...
Scientists Reconstruct Face of Early Human Who Lived 16,000 Years Ago
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (423+ words) Scientists have reconstructed the face of a prehistoric human who lived about 16,000 years ago, using a well-preserved skull found in a cave in southern China. The project gives a rare glimpse into what people in the region may have looked…...
Chinese fossils reveal complex animals in the Ediacaran, rewriting early animal timelines
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (609+ words) Tiny, exquisitely preserved animals from Yunnan suggest complex bilaterians and possible deuterostome relatives lived millions of years before the Cambrian. Common beliefs held that complex life arose during the Cambrian Period (roughly 542488 million years ago), when faunal diversity lit up…...
Previously Unknown Human Lineage Discovered In Northern East Asia Survived And Adapted After The "Ice Age" Ended
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (444+ words) Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts.View full profile Editor & Staff Writer Tom has a master's degree in biochemistry…...
Scientists discover fossils that change what we know about evolution
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (372+ words) A groundbreaking discovery of fossils has provided scientists with an unprecedented insight into a pivotal moment in Earth's history: the transition from rudimentary plant and animal life to the intricate creatures that would eventually dominate the planet. This crucial evolutionary…...
Tyrannosaurus Rex Leather Skin Handbag by BSF Enterprise
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (240+ words) Tyrannosaurus Rex Leather Skin Handbag by BSF Enterprise'Share Talk Tyrannosaurus Rex Leather Skin Handbag by BSF Enterprise StockBox Media travelled to Amsterdam to witness the unveiling of a groundbreaking innovation'lab-grown Tyrannosaurus rex leather, engineered using fossil-derived collagen and cutting-edge tissue…...
Knightia Fossil Fish In Gift Box - 55 Million Year Old Fossil From Green River Formation, Wyoming | Small Size
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (191+ words) This Knightia Alta fish fossil is approximately 55 million years old and comes from the famous Green River Formation in Wyoming, USA. Found in shoals, this fish is a relative of the modern-day herring and fossilises beautifully, preserving the detail of…...