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400-million-year-old organism grew 8 metres tall, confusing scientists for 165 years. It may belong to a lost branch of life- In 1924, an amateur palaeontologist found a fossil in the UK that remained unstudied for years. Now a century later, scientists say it's a new dinosaur species
- A scientist collected snails in 1920; A century later, their guts revealed a hidden world
- Archaeologists discover rare bronze ring engraved with the lighthouse of Alexandria at Egypt’s sunken royal palaceUnderwater archaeologists have found a bronze signet ring engraved with an image believed to feature the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of a...09 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- This stunning UK seaside town is famous for natural beauty, rich history and incredible fossilsLyme Regis is a lovely seaside town in the UK, with a lovely coast line, rich history and important fossil discoveries. Situated between Do...08 Oct, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
- New York homeowner finds huge fossil teeth while mowing lawn; excavation revealed rare 11,000-year-old mastodon jaw, which will help study Ice Age ecosystemWhile mowing his lawn in Orange County, New York, a homeowner stumbled upon fossilised mastodon teeth, sparking the interest of researchers...05 Oct, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Fashion promised to go green. Here’s how the New York Climate Week, behind closed doors, exposed the challenges of transforming the industryFashion is grappling with the dual challenges of rising fibre production and complex supply chain requirements. Sustainable alternatives ex...01 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- Why NASA is studying 1.2-billion-year-old Scottish rocks for clues to ancient life on Mars and the Red Planet’s watery pastAncient rocks found in Scotland's Stoer Formation are being studied by NASA to understand potential signs of life. These rocks formed 1.2 b...30 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
- Scientists found something T. rex bones could never show: First known trackway reveals how the dinosaur actually walked 66.5 million years agoIn 2025, Kent Hups discovered unusual impressions in North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation believed to be T. rex footprints. Paleontologists ...25 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
- A Utah parking lot exposed 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossils. Bones and surrounding rock weighing 3,000 pounds were removed.3,000 pounds of fossils and rock were removed from a Utah parking lot construction site. Paleontologists assessed the excavated remains, an...24 Sep, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Jurassic Park’s T. rex image challenged? Colorado teacher’s discovery of 66.5-million-year-old footprints suggests dinosaur may have strolled rather than sprintedA teacher found unusual rock formations during a fossil hunt. These formations revealed a rare sequence of four Tyrannosaurus rex footprint...22 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- In 1941, China lost Peking Man fossils during wartime evacuation. 85 years later, the missing remains have not been recovered despite searches and historical investigationsIn 1941, China lost Peking Man fossils during wartime evacuation. 85 years later, the missing remains have not been recovered despite searc...21 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- A 17-million-year-old Egyptian ape fossil challenges long-held ideas that modern apes evolved in East AfricaScientists have discovered a previously unknown ape species in Egypt that lived 17–18 million years ago, adding new clues to the origins of...21 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and DNA from her molar is helping reveal a hidden chapter of our ancient pastThe Scladina child was an approximately eight-year-old Neanderthal who lived more than 120,000 years ago in what is now Belgium. Her remain...18 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- T. rex was closer to a bird than a crocodile in body temperature? New fossil tooth study reveals how the dinosaur survived Arctic winters and hunted across North AmericaScientists determined Tyrannosaurus rex had a body temperature around 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit. This was calculated by analyzing chemical si...17 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- In 1851, over 800 abandoned ships filled San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Cove; some were turned into hotels, salons, churches, while others became museum relicsBeneath San Francisco’s bustling streets lies a forgotten maritime past. During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of fortune seekers arrived...15 Sep, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- In 1995, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks bought a Colorado ranch; decades later, his 7,000-acre estate included a 22,000-sq-ft home and 4,000 acres of protected landJohn Hendricks, Discovery Channel founder, is selling his expansive Colorado ranch and resort. This nearly 7,000-acre property is listed fo...15 Sep, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Strange 8.5-inch object found in California creek turns out to be 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth; scientist says, “I had chills and shivers up and down my spine”A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek for a frog habitat stumbled upon a remarkably preserved Pacific mastodon molar, a rare Ice ...11 Sep, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- In 2025, scientists found 'strongest hints yet' of life on Mars and K2-18b—but, a survey of hundreds of astrobiologists say we still haven’t found aliensRecent scientific findings on K2-18b and Mars sparked alien life speculation. A survey revealed few astrobiologists believed these discover...10 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- A 31,000-year-old fossil has challenged everything scientists thought about the extinct 'American cheetah' — its DNA and diet tell a surprising storyAncient DNA studies have rewritten the family tree of the "American cheetah," Miracinonyx trumani. Genetic evidence shows this extinct cat ...06 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
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