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Paleontologists Discover Fossil of the Oldest Known Modern Bird—but It Raises More Questions Than It Answers
Paleontologists have been arguing whether modern birds developed before or after the infamous asteroid for decades. Now, a ...
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69-million-year-old duck-like bird from dinosaur era discovered in Antarctica
The Late Cretaceous modern (crown) bird,Vegavis iaai, pursuit diving for fish in the shallow ocean off the coast of the Antarctic peninsula, with ammonites and plesiosaurs forcompany. 66 million years ...
Skull fossil discovery reveals oldest known modern bird
A 68-million-year-old skull fossil found in Antarctica has revealed the oldest known modern bird, which was likely related to ...
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Antarctic Fossil Uncovers Earliest Modern Bird
Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, an asteroid impact near the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico triggered the extinction of ...
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NYT Connections hints and answers, Wednesday Feb 5
Looking for a hint for today's NYT Connections? Read on for hints and the answer to today's Connections game on Wednesday, ...
"I traveled 700km to witness this beautiful event" says winner of Close-up Photographer of the Year
Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from ...
I tested this Sony mirrorless camera for 2 weeks — and its autofocus results blew my mind
What does a camera need to be considered as one of the best mirrorless cameras for wildlife and sports? A body that can ...