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Adult Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (194+ words) KNAU - On Air Now Playing NPR News and Talk - On Air Now Playing Classical Music and NPR News Adult Summer Reading: Unearth a Story Summer Reading isn't just for kids! From June 1 through July 25, adults 19+ can "Unearth a Story" during…...
Macon County youth experience interactive dinosaur exhibit
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (305+ words) Children and parents gathered at the Old City Park pavilion in RBS for the Dinosaur Adventure performance. East Tennessee Dino Adventure's Mr. Darren showing off the baby spinosaurus puppet. A child curious about Tillie the triceratops, cautiously considering petting the…...
DNA study rewrites koala history, finding their collapse began 100, 000 years ago, before humans arrived
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (429+ words) Researchers have generally accepted the narrative of humans contributing to the decline of koalas in Australia. And while habitat destruction and urban expansion certainly expedited species loss, new genetic evidence points to a much earlier turning point. Rather than beginning…...
Placodont Bowling | Paleontology
7+ hour, 44+ min ago (50+ words) about 1 hours ago Zach Sweat " about 4 hours ago Phillip Hamilton " about 9 hours ago Zach Sweat " about 11 hours ago Adam Downer " 5 years ago Phillip Hamilton " 2 years ago Phillip Hamilton " 10 months ago K. J. Genualdo " 3 days ago Created By Mecha " Updated June 15, 2026...
'Unearth a Story' with Chandler Library's summer reading challenge - Chandler Independent
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (180+ words) Chandler's largest annual reading initiative is happening through July 20. The Summer Reading Challenge offers different ways to earn prizes and discover new stories. Chandler Public Library joins with 63 libraries across Maricopa County to work toward a community goal of 110 million…...
Ancient rocks in different parts of world reveal how rising mountains helped animals build shells
9+ hour, 1+ min ago (409+ words) A clue preserved in ancient rocks suggests that mountains rising from the ocean floor may have helped create the conditions that allowed Earth's earliest shell-making animals to emerge. One possible mechanism is intense erosion: Newly exposed rock may have broken…...
Dinosaurs Are Coming to Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros from June 15 to July 11
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (164+ words) Sending on behalf of Chamber member DINOSAURS ARE COMING TO THE LMC! This summer, explore the story of Mary Anning " the teenage fossil hunter whose discoveries helped change science forever. June 15 " July 11 | 1 S. Main | Fort Scott 10 AM " 5 PM 10 AM " 4 PM Discover…...
Exploring the UK's Species Conservation Designations and Their Significance
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (195+ words) This spreadsheet is a crucial tool for understanding the conservation status of various species across the UK. It includes designations from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive overview of the protective measures in place for the country's biodiversity. The spreadsheet is…...
New Evidence Confirms Long-Necked Dinosuars Were Vegetarians
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (163+ words) In a monumental find this June, scientists revealed the first direct fossil evidence confirming that sauropod dinosaurs'those iconic long-necked giants'were true vegetarians. A fossil, complete with preserved gut contents, shattered the centuries'old assumption that these behemoths might not strictly graze…...
IN PHOTOS: WCPL hosts fossil casting event
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (106+ words) Johnson City Press Washington County Public Library's Unearth a Story Summer Program brought paleontology to life Monday as children learned about fossils and created their own fossil casts with guidance from East Tennessee State University geosciences professor Mick Whitelaw During…...