Ancient Coral Fossils Reveal Qinling Mountains Were Once a Vast Sea
Researchers uncover 350-million-year-old coral fossils in the Qinling Mountains, revealing the region’s underwater past.
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100 Million-Year-Old Marine Tapeworm Discovered in Myanmar Amber
Scientists have discovered a 100-million-year-old marine tapeworm fossil preserved in Myanmar amber, offering new insights into ancient parasitic life.
World’s First Tapeworm Body Fossil Unearthed in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber
Scientists from the Nanjing Institute have discovered the world’s first tapeworm body fossil preserved in 100-million-year-old Kachin amber, offering new insights into ancient life.
16-Million-Year-Old River Dolphin Fossil Unveiled in Peru
Scientists discover a 16-million-year-old river dolphin fossil in Peru’s Amazon, shedding light on ancient marine life and its relation to modern-day South Asian dolphins.
‘Datai yingliangis’: New Armored Dinosaur Discovered in East China
Researchers have discovered two new subadult specimens of the armored dinosaur species ‘Datai yingliangis’ in Jiangxi Province, eastern Chinese mainland, enhancing the Ankylosaurine fossil record.
134-Million-Year-Old Lamprey Fossil Unearthed in North China
A 134-million-year-old lamprey fossil has been discovered in Hebei Province, expanding the known range of the extinct species Mesomyzon mengae Chang. This rare find sheds light on ancient marine life.
New Study Reveals Birds Evolved Before Dinosaurs Went Extinct
A new study uncovers that modern birds began evolving 87 million years ago, well before the dinosaurs’ extinction, reshaping our understanding of avian history.
New Research Reveals Birds Started Diversifying Before Dinosaurs’ Extinction
Scientists discover that modern birds began diversifying long before the dinosaurs went extinct, reshaping our understanding of avian evolution.
Scientists Pinpoint Timing of 200-Million-Year-Old Mass Extinction
Scientists from Nanjing University have precisely determined the timing of a mass extinction event 200 million years ago, revealing how different ecosystems reacted to environmental stress.
New Dinosaur Species Unearthed in China: Meet Gandititan cavocaudatus
Chinese paleontologists have uncovered Gandititan cavocaudatus, a new dinosaur species from 90 million years ago, offering fresh insights into the Cretaceous period.