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Masters Student Inspecting Dinosaur Fossils Notices An Irregularity — And Discovers A Whole New Species

Kyle Atkins-Weltman discovered a new dinosaur species, Eoneophron infernalis, while examining what he thought were Anzu wyliei fossils.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 2, 2024

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Masters Student Inspecting Dinosaur Fossils Notices An Irregularity — And Discovers A Whole New Species

Kyle Atkins-Weltman discovered a new dinosaur species, Eoneophron infernalis, while examining what he thought were Anzu wyliei fossils.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 2, 2024

British Zoo Launches New Plan To Curb Parrots’ Nonstop Swearing

The zoo is hoping that by adding the eight cursing African grey parrots to a larger flock, their swearing will become "diluted."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 26, 2024

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British Zoo Launches New Plan To Curb Parrots’ Nonstop Swearing

The zoo is hoping that by adding the eight cursing African grey parrots to a larger flock, their swearing will become "diluted."

By Kaleena Fraga • January 26, 2024

Marine Biologists Discover A New Species Of Translucent Crustacean Off The Coast Of The Bahamas

Booralana nickorum was discovered 1,800 feet beneath the surface of the Exuma Sound off the coast of the Bahamas.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 25, 2024

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Marine Biologists Discover A New Species Of Translucent Crustacean Off The Coast Of The Bahamas

Booralana nickorum was discovered 1,800 feet beneath the surface of the Exuma Sound off the coast of the Bahamas.

By Austin Harvey • January 25, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of Carcinization, The Baffling Phenomenon Where Various Animals Turn Into Crabs

A bizarre process that has seen many crustaceans evolve to take a crab-like shape, carcinization has long left baffled scientists searching for answers.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 21, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of Carcinization, The Baffling Phenomenon Where Various Animals Turn Into Crabs

A bizarre process that has seen many crustaceans evolve to take a crab-like shape, carcinization has long left baffled scientists searching for answers.

By Rivy Lyon • January 21, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 14 – 20

Sword from the Viking Age dredged up in Poland, network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon, fossils of prehistoric "terror beast" worms found in Greenland.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 19, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 14 – 20

Sword from the Viking Age dredged up in Poland, network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon, fossils of prehistoric "terror beast" worms found in Greenland.

By All That's Interesting • January 19, 2024

Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Timorebestia was an ancient relative of the modern arrow worm — and one of the deadliest predators of its time.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 18, 2024

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Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Timorebestia was an ancient relative of the modern arrow worm — and one of the deadliest predators of its time.

By Austin Harvey • January 18, 2024

Mysterious, Faceless ‘Seabeast’ Baffles Experts After Washing Ashore In Yorkshire

The "seabeast" was discovered by a beachcomber who posted photos of it online — but no one can tell exactly what it was.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 17, 2024

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Mysterious, Faceless ‘Seabeast’ Baffles Experts After Washing Ashore In Yorkshire

The "seabeast" was discovered by a beachcomber who posted photos of it online — but no one can tell exactly what it was.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 17, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 10, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey • January 10, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson • Jan 9, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson • January 9, 2024