Fossil found in England connected to water-dwelling ‘sword dragon’ reptile
New fossils found along the English coastline have been identified as a distinctive species of the well-known sword dragon, a marine reptile that dominated the seas during the Jurassic era. The nearly complete ichthyosaur fossil, named Siphodracon Golden Capensis or the ‘Dorset Sword Dragon’, was unearthed from the Jurassic coast in this quiet part of […]
Restricting fossil fuels keeps poorer nations struggling and drives migrants toward the west.
Recently, Donald Trump addressed how the UN’s renewable energy mandate falls short for developing countries. He pointed out that renewable sources like wind and solar lack the strength necessary for significant industrial growth, which is essential for lifting nations out of poverty. Trump emphasized the urgent need for Europe to manage both unchecked immigration and […]
Scientists find nearly intact fossil of the earliest dome-headed dinosaur
New Dinosaur Species Unearthed in Mongolia A team of paleontologists has unearthed the most complete fossils of a newly identified species of dome-headed dinosaur during their digs in Mongolia. The discovery was made in Kuhlenduku, located in Mongolia’s East Gobi Basin, an area once bustling with lakes and cliffs in the prehistoric era. The fossil […]
Is it possible for America to succeed in a fossil fuel-free economy? Definitely.
Climate Action and the Future of Energy Paul Bledsoe, a seasoned figure in the American climate discourse, has extensive experience, including time served on former President Bill Clinton’s Climate Change Task Force. Currently, he teaches at a U.S. university. In a recent piece, Bledsoe cautioned that many Americans are alienated by aggressive fossil fuel bans, […]
Researchers discover a 520 million-year-old fossil with its brain and organs preserved: ‘Nearly flawless preservation’
Fossils typically turn bones into stone, but nature sometimes reveals rarer finds: soft tissues enduring for millions of years. Researchers studying arthropod larvae from 520 million years ago were surprised to uncover not just the shape of the organism, but also its internal anatomy preserved in remarkable detail. They noted this specimen represents one of […]
Ancient fossil teeth discovered in Ethiopia reveal a new Homo species in human evolution, dating back 2.65 million years.
Discovery of Ancient Fossils in Ethiopia Recent findings by Ethiopian scientists have revealed fossilized tooth fragments that are about 2.65 million years old. These fragments belong to two members of a newly identified Homo species, which may challenge existing ideas about the human evolutionary timeline. The research team recovered a total of 10 teeth, which […]
Sanders and Democrats aim to eliminate subsidies for fossil fuels in Trump’s major legislation.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), along with other critics of the Trump administration’s environmental policies, are championing a new piece of legislation aimed at curbing energy subsidies that they claim are harmful to the planet. This proposal, which Sanders refers to as the “Last Polluters Welfare Act,” seeks to address previous […]
Utility workers in Florida mistakenly discover a giant ground sloth fossil from 11,000 years ago.
A utility crew digging trenches in Florida stumbled upon a fossilized part of a giant ground sloth dating back around 11,000 years, a creature initially named by Thomas Jefferson. The crew, working in Manatee County to lay down a waterline, initially thought they’d uncovered a regular tool buried underground. “They thought it was just a […]
Russia Dispatches Energy Minister to China Amid Trump’s Threat to Fossil Fuel Earnings
The Russian government announced on Wednesday that Energy Minister Sergei Tsvillyov will travel to Beijing for discussions with high-ranking officials and leaders of Chinese energy firms. Interestingly, Tsvillyov did not address President Trump’s comments from Monday, which warned that if Russia does not halt its invasion of Ukraine within 50 days, 100% tariffs would be […]
Scientists in Denver find a rare fossil bone that’s 67.5 million years old while drilling under their parking lot.
Exciting Discoveries at the Dinosaur Museum The Dinosaur Museum has recently made significant findings in its parking lot, particularly exploring geothermal heating options. It seems quite the surprise discovery, doesn’t it? According to reports from the Denver Museum of Natural Sciences in Colorado, researchers have uncovered over 750 feet of fossil bones beneath the surface. […]