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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Do dinosaurs still exist in some parts of the world today? – Ruben M., age 5. Did all dinosaurs become extinct, killed when...

Could dinosaurs still exist somewhere in the world? A paleontologist explains

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A rock that smashed violently into our planet some 66 million years ago changed the course of life on Earth.
The chain reaction of changes across the globe marked the end of days for the giants that roamed. Non-avian  dinosaurs disappeared into the fossil record – but their demise opened the way for other forms of life to rise and thrive.



					
			

Not long after the impact, the earliest ancestors of today's birds emerged. And now, scientists have found traces of the catastrophe in birds' genomes – dramatic changes wrought by the mass extinction event that allowed birds to diversify, becoming the...

Traces of Dinosaur Catastrophe Found in Genes of Today's Birds

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Researchers say they've recovered one of the world's oldest known dinosaurs after heavy rains exposed a Herrerasaurid skeleton in southern Brazil.

Heavy rains expose one of the oldest dinosaur skeletons ever discovered, researchers claim

Natural history museums are everybody's go-to when it comes to admiring some real dinosaur-related wonders. Do you want to see some T-Rex bones and fossils? Head to the American Museum of Natural History, for example, to look at them closely. But wouldn't you agree that seeing natural signs of dinosaurs...

See the World's Largest Collection of Dinosaur Footprints in Bolivia

Tardigrades, endearingly referred to as “water bears,” boast a reputation for their astounding resilience. These microscopic marvels can outlast anything — from lethal radiation and arctic temperatures to the vacuum of space. Despite being ubiquitous across our planet, wherever there’s water, the evolutionary history of these eight-legged...

'Water bear' fossils show how they survived several mass extinction events

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Anyone living in alligator or crocodile territory knows about the vicious speed of surprise attacks. Using caution around the water’s edge and protecting any pets becomes paramount. However, even when locals and visitors exercise caution, it doesn’t always help prevent attacks. And unlike attacks from other predators (like bears), there does not appear to be […]

Meet ‘Gustave’ — The World’s Most Dangerous Crocodile with 200+ Rumored Kills

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While Guinness World Records officially lists the Djoser Step pyramid in Egypt as the world’s oldest pyramid (around 2,630 BC), one paper published in October claimed a layer of the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia was constructed as far back as 25,000 BC – though there has since been doubts as to whether the structure was ever man-made at all.In research led by Danny Hilman Natawidjaja of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, and published in the journal Archaeological Prospection, the academics write that “the pyramid’s core consists of meticulously sculpted massive andesite lava” and that the “oldest construction” element of...

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

Picture a time when prehistoric humans roamed the wetlands of what is now New Mexico, unaware that their everyday activities would leave a mark for us to study thousands of years later. The fossilized footprints discovered at White Sands National Park offer a rare glimpse into the lives of these ancient people, revealing stories that static bones and stone tools cannot tell.

Scientists uncover ancient footprint that suggests humans came to North America 23,000 years ago

Did you know that there are distinct differences between a Denisovan vs Neanderthal? You may not even know that these two very distinct human ancestors existed millions of years ago, nor how they impact our lives today. If you have always wanted to learn about Denisovans and Neanderthals, you’re in the right place. In this […]

Denisovan vs Neanderthal: What’s the Difference?

Move over dinosaurs! After the end of the Cretaceous period, when the dinosaurs went extinct, prehistoric mammals began to develop and emerge. During the Eocene Epoch, which spanned 56-34 million years ago, gigantic ancient elephant-like animals began to roam through grasslands and forests. While similar in look to their modern descendants, ancient gomphotheres had four […]

Meet Gomphotheres – The Gigantic Ancient Elephant With FOUR Deadly Tusks

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One of the many archaeological mysteries at Britain’s Stonehenge has been solved. The site’s six-ton Altar Stone hails from over 400 miles north in Scotland, not from Wales or other closer areas of southern England as scientists previously thought. This trek points to the possibility that more advanced transportation methods and societal organization existed here about 5,000 years ago. The findings are described in a study published August 14 in the journal Nature.

Geologists crack a major Stonehenge mystery

On a tropical island that's part of modern-day Indonesia, archaeologist have uncovered a remarkable find: a bone fragment belonging to an archaic adult hominin that stood a diminutive three and a half feet tall. The discovery and identification of this arm bone, detailed in new study in Nature Communications, reveal...

Scientists Find New Evidence of Hobbit-Like Creatures on Remote Island

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In a groundbreaking discovery that has captured the attention of archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike, a well-preserved mastodon skull dating back 13,600 years has been unearthed in Iowa. The Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) announced this remarkable find earlier this week. A hidden treasure revealed. The journey to uncovering...

Iowa archaeologists unearth 13,600-year-old well-preserved mastodon skull

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Humans have a long and complicated relationship with death.

What's The Oldest Human Burial In The World?

Ancient discoveries captivate history enthusiasts worldwide, offering a window into the stark contrasts between past and present. Yet, some finds hold even deeper significance. A 4,000-year-old stone, once a mere relic, has transformed into a treasure map. According to IFL Science, researchers have expressed delight in the finding of the stone and have made quite a few interesting references.

Archaeologists stunned by 4000-year-old stone that gives a map of historical sites

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Due to its extreme isolation, Patagonia has become an epicentre of weirdness. From jaw-dropping ice fields and stunning glacial lakes to out of this earth’s "light", Patagonia region displays tje mysterious "light of dawn" shows every night. This region boasts a range of natural phenomena sure to amaze and amuse the travelers from around the world.

Why Patagonia is The End of the Earth? Alien Abduction Hotspot (Maybe)

NASA’s Juno mission has guided the development of the first comprehensive 3D radiation map of the Jupiter system. Jupiter’s radiation environment is one of the most intense in the solar system. This powerful radiation is primarily due to Jupiter’s strong magnetic field, which is about 20,000 times stronger than Earth’s.

Secrets of Jupiter's radiation revealed by Juno

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Jaw and arm bone fragments at an archeological site in Indonesia have revealed that humanity‘s so-called “Hobbit” ancestors were even smaller than initially thought. Knewz.com has learned that the first discovery of these humans was made when scientists dug out fairly recent remains dating back between 60,000 and 100,000 years ago. The latest find, located […]

Newly Discovered Hobbit Fossils From 700,000 Years Ago Reveal Stunning New Detail

The oldest cave art in the world has been discovered, but scientists don’t think it was humans who did it.Cave paintings dating back 24,000 years have previously been uncovered in Spain. But, in the grand scheme of history, they have been blown out of the water by a discovery made on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.Paintings discovered in a Sulawesi cave are now the oldest known to man, dating back 51,200 years. Their discovery raised questions about the history of human activity on the island and migration more broadly.Advances in technology have now been able to analyse the artwork, which...

Oldest cave art in the world discovered – and it wasn't made by humans

Whatever we learned in school about the earliest human civilizations, the discovery of Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey has made it all null and void. This sprawling, monolithic complex, of which over 90% remains unexcavated, dates back over 10,000 years—a date which is ascertained by the evidence of the entire complex being deliberately buried by whoever built it.

13,000 Years Ago, These Ancient Builders Carved a Calendar into Stone to Mark Destructive Occasion

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Matching dinosaur footprints on different continents trace their global travels

In a remarkable discovery that spans millennia and continents, an international team of researchers has uncovered over 260 matching dinosaur footprints in what is now Brazil...

Matching dinosaur footprints on different continents trace their global travels

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