200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Sichuan
More than 20 dinosaur and archosaur footprints dating back 200 million years were found in Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland, shedding light on early dinosaur evolution.
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Fossil Feces Unlock Molecular Secrets of Prehistoric Diets
Australian-led study reveals how 300-million-year-old fossilized feces acted as time capsules, unlocking molecular secrets of prehistoric diets.
Massive Zhucheng Tyrannosaur Fossils Rival ‘Sue’ in Size
In Zhucheng, Shandong Province on the Chinese mainland, researchers have unearthed a tyrannosaur with a record 1.21m femur and 28cm vertebra, rivaling the famed T. rex ‘Sue’ in length.
Future Science Prize Honors 8 Breakthroughs from Dinosaurs to Quantum Tech
The Future Science Prize on the Chinese mainland honored eight scientists for breakthroughs spanning dinosaur-to-bird evolution, topological electronics, and next-gen non-volatile memory.
Fossil Fungus Discovery Pushes Back Ophiocordyceps Origins by 30M Years
Scientists from the Chinese mainland uncovered 100-million-year-old parasitic fungi in Myanmar amber, revealing that Ophiocordyceps originated 130M years ago – pushing its timeline back 30M years.
China’s Dinosaur World Unearthed in Shanghai: 118 Fossils Chart Earth’s Evolution
Shanghai’s Natural History Museum launches China’s Dinosaur World exhibition, showcasing 118 fossils and models from across China to chart 250 million years of evolution.
350-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reshape Land Animal Evolution
Discovery of 350-million-year-old reptile-like footprints in Australia suggests land animals evolved full terrestrial locomotion faster than previously thought.
Scientists Crack Mystery of 400-Million-Year-Old Fish
First Palaeospondylus fossils found outside Scotland push its origin back to 400M years, revealing brain structures via CT scans and reclassifying it as a cartilaginous fish.
Dark Fur Aided Early Mammals in Evading Dinosaurs, Study Reveals
A new study finds early mammals used dark fur for nocturnal camouflage, helping them evade predators and survive alongside dinosaurs.
New Dino Discovery in SW China Rewrites Early Jurassic Era
Scientists in China uncover a new sauropod species, shedding light on Early Jurassic ecosystems and dinosaur evolution.