When you look in the mirror, you probably do not think of yourself as a work in progress. Yet from your eyesight to your immune system, every part of you is the product of millions of years of evolution, and that process has not simply slammed on the brakes because you now have smartphones and … Read more
Thailand Fossils Fill Critical Gap in Giant Predator Dinosaur’s Skull
Andrew Alpin
New research uncovers ‘missing’ braincase and skull of shark-toothed dinosaur – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand – Researchers have matched two long-held fossils to the skull of Siamraptor suwati, a massive carnivorous dinosaur known for its shark-like teeth. The braincase and partial skull roof, unearthed in northeastern Thailand, provide … Read more
Brazil Secures Return of Prized Irritator Dinosaur Skull from Germany
Andrew Alpin
Famed Brazilian dinosaur fossil finally heads home – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Stuttgart, Germany — Brazilian paleontologists celebrated a major victory this week as Germany agreed to repatriate the holotype skull of Irritator challengeri, a rare spinosaurid fossil that has been housed in a German museum for over three decades. The … Read more
Tides Expose South Africa’s Youngest Dinosaur Footprints, Filling a 50-Million-Year Gap
Sameen David
Dinosaur footprints uncovered by tides may rewrite South Africa’s fossil record – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) Knysna, South Africa — Amateur fossil hunters scanning a rocky shoreline faced a narrow window of opportunity as ocean tides receded, revealing faint impressions in the stone that could extend the story of dinosaurs on … Read more
Recent Fossil Surge Reveals Dinosaurs’ Sophisticated Social Worlds
Sameen David
Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) A surge of dinosaur fossils unearthed over the past decade has upended long-held assumptions about these ancient reptiles. Scientists now recognize patterns of grouping, combat, and display that point to lives rich in social interaction and … Read more
Bird Skulls Could Unlock the Behavioral Secrets of T. rex
Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Picture a Tyrannosaurus rex not just as a ferocious predator, but as a creature capable of complex thoughts. Researchers now explore whether the skulls of modern birds hold physical markers that hint at such … Read more
Taurus Supermoon New Moon on May 16: Grounding Intentions for Lasting Stability
May’s Taurus New Moon Is a Supermoon-Sized Wake-Up Call to Simplify Your Life – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) As the calendar turns toward mid-May 2026, the Taurus new moon on May 16 emerges as the year’s first supermoon, arriving at 4:01 p.m. EDT in the steadfast sign of the Bull at … Read more
Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius 2026: Shadows of Power and Innovation Come to Light
2026’s Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius: What Will Surface from the Shadows? – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Pluto’s retrograde motion in Aquarius begins on May 6, 2026, and lasts until October 15, marking a five-month period of introspection amid rapid societal shifts. This annual backward spin shifts focus from outward achievements to … Read more