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New dinosaur discovered in Sahara desert was a horned 'hell heron'
New dinosaur discovered in Sahara desert was a horned'hell heron' 'Spinosaurus mirabilis' sported a 20-inch-tall'scimitar' on its head. Spinosaurus mirabilis stands along river's edge over its prey some 95 million years ago. A scimitar-shaped head crest and interdigitating teeth characterize this wading giant, one of the last-surviving spinosaurid species. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Paleontologists still know comparatively little about fin-backed dinosaurs .
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Wood storks to be removed from federal Endangered Species List
But the only native stork found in the U.S. is not out of the woods just yet. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. After over 40 years of recovery efforts, one population of the wood stork ()is being removed from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. The large birds are as tall as 45 inches with wingspans that can reach 65 inches and are the only native storks in the United States. They are primarily found in the southeastern United States, where they feed on fish.
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A Tyrannosaurus tooth embedded in dinosaur skull tells a violent story
First discovered 20 years ago, the rare fossil combo reveals a Cretaceous meal in the making. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A rare dinosaur fossil on display at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, tells a gory story. The skull from a large plant-eating has a tooth lodged into it, indicating that it may have met its final moments as a meal. The tooth in question belongs to one of the most famous dinosaurs on earth-- .
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Chihuahua, boxer, and 10 other dog breeds at risk of breathing troubles
The new study of almost 900 dogs aims to help owners pinpoint breathing issues. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Despite their popularity, for their seemingly helpless-looking eyes and flat faces, short-skulled (or brachycephalic) dogs like the French bulldog often have serious difficulty breathing. A study published today in the journal found that in 12 breeds, a flat face, collapsing nostrils, and rounded physique puts them at a higher risk for developing common breathing conditions. Pekingese and Japanese chins were noted to be the highest risk.
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Biologists discover gene that may determine 'good' and 'bad' dads
Science Biology Evolution Biologists discover gene that may determine'good' and'bad' dads Social cues and surprising genetics may affect mammal fathers. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Most mammals grow up in single parent homes. It's estimated that over 95 percent of the planet's nearly 6,000 known mammalian species rely almost exclusively on mothers to nurture and raise their offspring. But even when dads stick around, it's not always smooth sailing.
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The tiny tuxedo cat who became a naval hero
A 17-year-old British sailor saved Simon from the Hong Kong docks when he was likely a year old. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. One day in March of 1948, George Hickinbottom, a British sailor, was walking around the docks of Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong. When the 17-year-old spotted a small black-and-white tuxedo cat, barely out of kittenhood, he decided to smuggle the hungry, scrawny animal aboard his ship, the HMS . Hickinbottom didn't get in trouble.
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Downhill skiing's biggest hurdle? Friction.
How skis meet snow be the difference between winning gold or silver. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Every ski and snowboarding event at the 2026 Winter Olympics is won through a combination of sheer athleticism, quick thinking, creativity, and persistence. But like so many other sports, competitors know their choice of equipment can mean the difference earning the gold or silver medal. A ski is built for function over form, and manufacturers have spent decades adapting and honing their products to ensure wearers get the best results.
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4 wild ways animals breed
There's more than one way to pass down those genes. These rodents live to serve their queen, who can have over 30 babies at one time. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Valentine's Day means that love and coupling up is in the air. While our idea of romance may be lacking when it's time to reproduce, some species make up for it with fascinating strategies to pass their genes on to the next generation and ensure survival.
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Psychologists made people look at spiders. They didn't like it.
Environment Animals Wildlife Spiders Psychologists made people look at spiders. Humans will try to focus on almost anything else. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. There are plenty of studies examining why humans are so hardwired to detest spiders . However, fewer researchers have spent time investigating just far we'll go to avoid even looking at them.At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, psychologists decided to find out for themselves.
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Elephants are smart. So are their whiskers.
Environment Animals Wildlife Elephants are smart. Their 1,000 whiskers make them dextrous enough to pick up a tortilla chip. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. An elephant's trunk is a wonder of evolution. Gentle, yet dextrous, it can pick up solid items, help them communicate, and be a helpful showering too l.
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