Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a giant species of salmon that lived in the North American Pacific Northwest a few million years ago, sported a pair of front teeth that projected out from the sides of its mouth like tusks, according to a study published April 24 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Kerin Claeson from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, U.S., and colleagues.
Full and part skeletons found in Mexico reveal body shape and anatomy of Ptychodus as well as its likely dietFossil experts say they have gained unprecedented insights into a type of enormous prehistoric shark, after finding complete skeletons of the creatures.The specimens, discovered in small quarries in north-eastern Mexico within the last decade, belong to Ptychodus – a creature that roamed the seas from around 105m to 75m years ago. Continue reading
If you, like Indiana Jones, have a thing about snakes, add western India alongside the Amazon basin on the list of places you don't want to go. Of course, we're talking about the western India of about 47 million years ago, where a snake around 50 feet long and weighing in at nearly a ton lived in the forests and rivers. That weight, of course, is an estimate, as at the time the snake lived, there were no
A University of Melbourne expedition to the southernmost waters encircling Antarctica has discovered that wind drives the formation of colossal rogue waves, and that these unpredictable waves occur more frequently than scientists had previously thought—providing critical information to inform future rogue wave prediction models.
Canadian broadcast group Bell Media has pre-bought the first season of factual engineering series Building Bad. Produced by Toronto-based outfit Shark Teeth Films (Secrets in the Jungle), the 10×6
Newly discovered ichthyosaur that lived 200 million years ago in the
Somerset's coastline was home to a huge ichthyosaur 200 million years ago. It was a whopping 25 meters (82 feet) long – twice the length of a London bus
Live stats The San Jose Sharks take on the Minnesota Wild at SAP Center on Fan Appreciation Night presented by SAP. When: Saturday, April 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. PT Watch: NBCSCA Listen: Sharks Audio Network, [sjsharks.com/listen](https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sjsharks.com/listen), Sharks & SAP Center App Presented by Western Digital Game Notes: .Devin Cooley made a career-high 49 saves, second-most by a Sharks goaltender this season and third-most by a NHL netminder in his first career...
Dinosaurs, and their fossil remains, have captured the imagination of learners of all ages since the first dinosaur bone was discovered in 1677 by English chemist Robert Plot. Despite it taking over 150 years for the term “dinosaur” to be coined, naturalists and scientists have been digging into the ancient lives of these fascinating creatures through the study of Paleontology ever since. Beyond the fun of Hollywood blockbusters and museum exhibits, bringing dinosaurs into your classroom or home...
Il 20 aprile del 1964 il primo barattolo di Nutella usciva dallo stabilimento piemontese di Alba. In 60 anni la crema spalmabile simbolo del made in Italy ha conquistato il mondo. Oggi se ne producono 500mila tonnellate all'anno. #ANSAhttps://t.co/ZLK98FXmAw— Agenzia ANSA (@Agenzia_Ansa) April 20, 2024 Nutella (not me, the Italian hazelnut spread) just turned 60On April 20 1964, the first jar of Nutella left the Piedmont factory in Alba...
Scunthorpe Alphas 31 - 27 Sheffield Giants Having won the toss, the Giants offence took to the field first but were stifled by the Alphas D. Punts were traded back and forth through the first quarter, until #17 for Scunthorpe ran the ball into the end zone following a pop-pass on a jet motion. The PAT was no good, but following a turnover on downs for the Giants after a promising drive, the Alphas stretched their lead to 9-0 with a Field Goal. Despite the setback, the Giants’ heads did not drop...
As a member of Congress, I am being told in real time that if we don’t authorize more money, Ukraine will run out of bullets, that country will fall, and Moldova and Poland will promptly follow.