Dinosaurs: News
Shubhanshu Shukla to study tardigrades—microorganisms that survived several mass extinctions
ISRO astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second astronaut and first in over 40 years, is headed to the ISS as part of the Axiom‑4 mission.
This dog-sized dinosaur lived around 150M years ago
A new species of dinosaur, dubbed Enigmacursor, has been identified by scientists. The name translates to "puzzling runner," and it lived around 150 million years ago.
Newly-discovered dinosaur species may change what we know about tyrannosaurs
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of dinosaur, Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, that could change the way we understand the evolution of tyrannosaurs.
Where's Owen? Chris Pratt missing from 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
The official trailer for the latest installment in the Jurassic World franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, was dropped recently.
Massive 166-million-year-old dinosaur tracks discovered in Britain
A major paleontological discovery has been made at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, where the largest dinosaur trackway ever found in Britain has been unearthed.
Google Doodle honors Staurikosaurus, an early dinosaur discovery
Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to the revolutionary discovery of Staurikosaurus, an early theropod dinosaur that has played a key role in helping us understand the origins and evolution of these creatures.
Moon had volcanoes erupting when dinosaurs were ruling Earth: Study
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, during the era when dinosaurs inhabited Earth.
T. rex: The 15-tonne dinosaurs capable of crushing cars
A recent study has unveiled that the Tyrannosaurus Rex (T. Rex), often referred to as the King of Dinosaurs, was a colossal creature that once dominated the Earth, weighing an astounding 15 tonnes.
Billionaire buys plant-eating dinosaur for a whopping $45 million
The skeleton of a large dinosaur, nicknamed 'Apex,' fetched a whopping $44.6 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York.
If dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct, grapes wouldn't exist! Study finds
New research indicates that the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago may have allowed modern grapes to flourish.
New pre-dinosaur era crocodile-like species discovered
Paleontologists have unearthed a new species of ancient reptile, Parvosuchus aurelioi, from the Triassic Period approximately 237 million years ago.
This interactive website shows dinosaurs that roamed your neighborhood
Curious about the dinosaurs that roamed your neighborhood millions of years ago? This interactive website, called Ancient Earth, lets you explore the history of our planet.
Someone just bought a dinosaur skeleton for Rs. 50 crore
A 67 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton, of a Tyrannosaurus rex, has been purchased for CHF 5.55 million (nearly Rs. 50 crore) by a private individual in Europe.
Paleontologists discover dinosaur nests, 265 fossilized eggs in Narmada Valley
Paleontologists have found 92 dinosaur nesting sites and 256 fossils of eggs, in the Dhar region of Madhya Pradesh's Narmada Valley.
Dinosaur Day: Fun facts about dinosaurs
Dinosaur Day is celebrated twice, on May 15 and June 1, by dinosaur fanatics.
Largest known Triceratops dinosaur skeleton goes under auction in October
The reconstructed skeleton of a 66 million-year-old Triceratops dinosaur could soon belong to a passionate enthusiast ready to part with around €1.2 million (roughly $1.4 million).
Meghalaya: 100 million-year-old bones of sauropod dinosaurs discovered
Researchers have identified fossil bone fragments of sauropod dinosaurs dating back to about 100 million years from an area around West Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya.