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Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record highs
In 2023, average CO2 concentrations will be 420 parts per million (ppm), a 151% increase over pre-industrial levels.
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Archeology
Hong Kong (China) first discovered dinosaur fossils
Chek Chau Island, Hong Kong (China) discovered and excavated the first Cretaceous dinosaur fossil. This discovery has important significance in the study of the ancient…
Animal world
'Living fossil' fish is pregnant for 5 years
Ancient 'slow-living' fish Coelacanth with lifespan of up to a century and gestation period of five years, new study finds.
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Why were more than 200 fish 'sealed' at the same time in a fossil from 50 million years ago?
Recently, scientists found an extremely rare group of fish fossils in Guizhou Province, China, attracting the attention of the international scientific community.
Environment
Top 14 Potential Alternative Energy Sources That Could Change the World
In the energy sector, fossil fuels are the main source of energy due to their relatively low cost.
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Why did the ancient elephant Deinotherium have inverted tusks?
Elephants have long been admired for their enormous size and unique appearance.
Archeology
Before trees ruled, the Earth was covered with giant fungi.
These mushrooms can be very large, with the largest measuring 8 metres tall and 1 metre wide.
Archeology
Cambodia discovers oldest wood fossil ever
Cambodian experts have just confirmed the discovery of the oldest fossilized wood specimen ever found in the country.
Archeology
40,000-year-old fossil forest discovered after storm
An ancient fossilised forest has emerged on Tasmania's Badger Beach, sparking debate over its origins and significance.
Space science
13 billion year old 'fossil' of Big Bang discovered
The giant bubble, dubbed Ho'oleilana, whose center lies 820 million light-years away from the Milky Way galaxy, may be the remnant
Archeology
This is the largest creature that has ever flown on Earth.
The Dracula pterosaur lived about 66 million years ago and was as big as a giraffe when standing and had wings with a wingspan of 12m.
Animal world
'Living fossil' fish haven't evolved in 100 million years
Large gars can grow as large as crocodiles and have armor so tough it helped them survive predatory dinosaurs.
Archeology
72.5 million year old 'crusher monster' discovered to be an unknown species
Scientists have successfully recreated a 6.3m long beast from a fragmented fossil skeleton excavated in the state of Coahuila - Mexico.
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Why are dinosaur fossils more abundant than human bones?
With their long lifespan, large number of species, and large body size, dinosaurs left behind significantly more fossil bones than humans.
Archeology
Discovery of fossilized dinosaur footprints dating back about 120 million years
Fossilized dinosaur footprints from the early Cretaceous period, about 120 million years ago, were recently discovered in the mountains of Dinosaur Mountain town, Lufeng…