Here’s a collection of recent science stories that deepen our understanding of the past, both here on Earth and in the heavens. ‘Treasure trove’ of dinosaur footprints found in southern England More than 85 well-preserved dinosaur footprints — made by … Continue reading
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Waiting for the wildfire smoke to clear for more of our Pacific Northwest rambles, I’ll pick up my recent globetrotting threads — back to Kauai for aerial thrills and some history. In previous posts, I mentioned that Thor was celebrating … Continue reading
A potpourri of nifty discoveries to remind us, in the midst of so much political anguish, what an amazing universe we live in. Baby Snake That Lived Among Dinosaurs Found Preserved in Amber Using uranium-lead dating, a research team … Continue reading
Meet the Wendiceratops, named for discoverer Wendy Sloboda: Unlike any other dinosaur, this creature’s skull is ringed with bone protrusions that curl inward toward the animal’s nose like gnarly crochet hooks. “They remind me a little bit of a weird sea anemone … Continue reading
Yes, there really is such a thing as a vampire squid, and it’s even cooler than the name suggests. A ‘living fossil,’ the vampire squid inhabits the deep waters of all the world’s ocean basins at depths from 500 to 3,000 m. The … Continue reading
By Brenda Clough I cannot resist ending our commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice by reviewing one of my most favorite versions of all time. Raptor Red is authored by Robert T. Bakker, one … Continue reading