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The dinosaurs died a cold, dark death, new study shows

February 2, 2017

The dinosaurs died a cold, dark death, new study shows

It’s widely acknowledged that the Earth was a cold, dark place after a giant meteor, measuring roughly six miles across, struck Mexico about 66 million years ago.

Feathered dinosaur tail fragment trapped in amber amazes scientists

December 9, 2016

Feathered dinosaur tail fragment trapped in amber amazes scientists

It’s a discovery that's straight out of “Jurassic Park.”

Feathered dinosaur tail discovered in amber

December 9, 2016

Feathered dinosaur tail discovered in amber

Feathered dinosaur tail found

2 dome-headed dinosaurs the size of German shepherds discovered

November 28, 2016

2 dome-headed dinosaurs the size of German shepherds discovered

The discovery of a pair of fossilized skulls from dome-headed dinosaurs is shedding light on how these bizarre creatures called pachycephalosaurs evolved, researchers say.

Fearsome dinosaur remained a pipsqueak most of its life

November 21, 2016

Fearsome dinosaur remained a pipsqueak most of its life

A fearsome carnivorous dinosaur known for eating its own kind wasn't that large — it weighed only about as much as a hefty crocodile.

'Mud Dragon' dinosaur unearthed in China

November 11, 2016

'Mud Dragon' dinosaur unearthed in China

A new species of bird–like dinosaur was recently discovered at a construction site in Southern China. Dubbed Tongtianlong limosus, the winged creature had died after becoming mired in mud about 66–72 million years ago– hence it’s nickname, the ‘Mud Dragon.’

Scientists identify fossilized dinosaur brain tissue for first time ever

October 27, 2016

Scientists identify fossilized dinosaur brain tissue for first time ever

A brown pebble discovered on an English beach more a decade ago is actually the world's first known example of a fossilized dinosaur brain, scientists have confirmed.

Dinosaurs in Denali: National park yields first dino bone discovery

October 20, 2016

Dinosaurs in Denali: National park yields first dino bone discovery

Alaska’s Denali National Park just threw researchers a major, ancient bone.

Scientists use high-tech scans to study T. rex's little arms

October 14, 2016

Scientists use high-tech scans to study T. rex's little arms

New research is focused on better understanding the T. rex’s tiny arms.

Big dinosaurs had 'bling' on their heads, report finds

September 30, 2016

Big dinosaurs had 'bling' on their heads, report finds

Researchers have discovered that theropods that developed ornaments on their heads evolved to gigantic body sizes 20 times faster than those that didn’t.