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Dinosaurs are all around us, both figuratively and literally.
Although most of these diverse creatures went extinct 66 million years ago, the ancient ancestors of modern birds remain deeply ingrained in both scientific intrigue and pop culture.
Colorful dinosaurs play around in the animated show. And in “Jurassic Park,” more lifelike dinosaurs join giant reptiles to provide a menacing “what if” perspective on life.
Paleontologists discover dozens of things previously unknown dinosaur species Every year, we get a richer view of what the world was like before humans set foot on it.
scientist You don’t always get it right the first time They are trying to piece together bones to imagine what a long-extinct creature might have looked like.
But imagine living just 200 years ago, when the existence of dinosaurs was not common knowledge.
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Fossilized jawbone of Megalosaurus, the first dinosaur to be scientifically described and named.
When giant fossilized bones were discovered sticking out of a slate quarry in Oxfordshire, England, in the late 1600s, people thought they might have once been part of a Roman war elephant. It took centuries for the concept of dinosaurs, and even the word dinosaur, to enter people’s imaginations.
But William Buckland, Oxford University’s first professor of geology, changed all that in 1824 when he named it: First known dinosaur: Megalosaurus.
The first illustrations of giant reptiles weren’t completely accurate, but Buckland’s discovery was a start A new scientific field that continues to grow.
Paleontologists believe that because only a small fraction of the dinosaur fossils that once lived on Earth have been found, there may be thousands or even millions more species waiting to be discovered.
Authorities have relocated a power plant near Rome after workers discovered ancient necropolis.
Archaeologists discovered 67 buried skeletons, many adorned with gold jewelry Surrounded by valuables in an elaborate tomb It was designed to look like their home.
“We found several skeletons still wearing expensive stockings and shoes,” said Emanuele Giannini, the site’s lead archaeologist. “All this wealth, and the fact that there are no signs of stress or physical labor on the bones, suggests that these were upper-class Roman families from the city, rather than local farmers.”
Many of the tombs were built for people with family ties, and some skeletons were found wrapped around each other.
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The artist’s depiction shows what Japan’s “Moon Sniper” mission would be like after landing on the moon.
The race to the moon has intensified in recent years, and Japan’s lunar probe will soon aim to demonstrate “pinpoint” landing technology. The SLIM lander, also known as the “Moon Sniper”, Landing on the moon on January 19th.
And after a long wait some The most anticipated space mission is preparing for launch In the fall of 2024.
NASA’s Europa Clipper will depart in October to see if Jupiter’s icy moon Europa has what it takes to support life in its underground ocean.
In November, the Artemis II mission is scheduled to send four astronauts on a journey around the moon. If successful, this lunar mission would pave the way for NASA and its partners to launch Artemis III, which would return humans to the moon’s surface for the first time since 1972.
prepare to see A sky full of celestial wonders this year.
In addition to meteor showers and full moons, multiple types of lunar and solar eclipses can be seen in different locations around the globe.
The most anticipated event is a total solar eclipse that will cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada on April 8th.
Also, as the sun increases in activity before reaching its solar maximum later this year, keep an eye out for auroras and southern lights to appear in unexpected places.
Provided by: Bo Xiao
A “living skin” of tiny rootless plants and microorganisms, known as biocrust, covers the soil surface of the Great Wall of China.
“Living skin” protects the Great Wall of China from deterioration and erosion.
Scientists studied the rammed earth sections of this iconic landmark. Builders created these sections by compressing natural materials with earth, but they were considered weak points in the structure.
Instead, the researchers found that a protective biocrust, a network of tiny rootless plants and microorganisms, coats the soil surface. By studying samples, scientists Areas covered with biocrust are 3x stronger than sections without rammed earth.
“They thought this kind of plant was destroying the Great Wall of China. Our results show the opposite,” said Bo Xiao, a professor of soil science at China Agricultural University. Ta.
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— Researchers discover previously unknown fossils during an expedition to a remote area of northern Greenland A predatory insect called the “terrifying beast” that ruled the seas 500 million years ago.
— Newly processed version Voyager 2 images show true color It has been revealed that the colors of Neptune and Uranus are more similar than previously believed.
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