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Paleontology and fossil records. Read about fossil finds over the last 10 years starting with the most recent research. Full text, photos.
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'Some pterosaurs would flap, others would soar' -- new study further confirms the flight capability of these giants of the skies

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 1:17pm
Some species of pterosaurs flew by flapping their wings while others soared like vultures, demonstrates a new study. Findings include a new pterosaur with a five-meter wingspan, which is one of the most complete pterosaurs ever recovered from Afro-Arabia.
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Chemists explain why dinosaur collagen may have survived for millions of years

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:02pm
Chemists offer a new explanation for how collagen in dinosaur bones may have survived millions of years: An atomic-level interaction prevents its bonds from being broken down by water.
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