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Roaring T-Rex statue in a city plaza, surrounded by tall skyscrapers. The dinosaur's open mouth and sharp teeth create a dramatic contrast.

Did Dinosaurs Roar—or Chirp Like Birds?

The iconic image of a Tyrannosaurus rex throwing back its massive head to unleash a window-rattling roar has been emblazoned in our collective imagination. From Jurassic Park to countless museum exhibits, the terrifying roars of dinosaurs have become an accepted part of how we envision these prehistoric creatures. But recent scientific discoveries are challenging this ...

An ilustration from the novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne painted by Édouard Riou

Dinosaurs in 19th-Century Literature: From Science to Story

The 19th century marked a pivotal era in our understanding of prehistoric life, as paleontological discoveries transformed enigmatic fossils into recognizable creatures from Earth’s distant past. As scientists unearthed and assembled dinosaur remains, these ancient reptiles simultaneously captured the public imagination through literature. The emerging scientific field of paleontology and the flowering of Victorian literature ...

Andrew Alpin

New research uncovers 'missing' braincase and skull of shark-toothed dinosaur

Thailand Fossils Fill Critical Gap in Giant Predator Dinosaur’s Skull

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 ...

Andrew Alpin

Famed Brazilian dinosaur fossil finally heads home

Brazil Secures Return of Prized Irritator Dinosaur Skull from Germany

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 ...

Sameen David

Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought

Recent Fossil Surge Reveals Dinosaurs’ Sophisticated Social Worlds

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 ...