Where did the dinosaur-killing asteroid go? Scientists reveal clues

Around 66 million years ago, a 12-kilometre-wide asteroid travelling at 43,000 km/h crashed into Earth, triggering one of the ...
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North Dakota Fossil Site Reveals When Asteroid Killed Dinosaurs

Spring is a time for budding flowers, tender green leaves and baby animals. But 66 million years ago, that gentle season ...
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How mean was this newly identified Argentine dinosaur? Well, it had a croc leg in its jaws

A fossil unearthed in Argentina of a newly identified species of meat-eating dinosaur is providing insight into a poorly ...

2,000-pound megaraptor died while snacking on a crocodile

Over a decade ago, paleontologists discovered a remarkably well-preserved example of a never-before-seen megaraptoran in ...

New ‘apex predator’ dinosaur fossil unearthed with remains of crocodile prey still in mouth

A new “ apex predator ” dinosaur species has been discovered based on its fossil, unearthed in Argentina with a crocodile bone stuck in its jaws. The species has been named Joaquinraptor casali, and ...

New megaraptor discovered—with its final meal still in its mouth

A croc bone locked between the 70-million-year-old predator’s jaws gives scientists a rare look into its life and possibly ...
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We could nuke 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the moon — if we act fast, new study warns

The potential 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 has a small chance of hitting the moon in 2032. In a new paper, scientists probe the logistics of destroying it — possibly with nuclear weapons — before ...