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New Mosasaur Species Identified in Texas, Redefining Prehistoric Marine Predators

New Mosasaur Species Identified in Texas, Redefining Prehistoric Marine Predators

Scientists have identified a new species of mosasaur, Tylosaurus rex, from fossils found in northern Texas. This massive marine reptile, which lived about 80 million years ago, was one of the largest and most aggressive of its kind. The discovery was made by researchers from the American Museum of Natural History, Dallas' Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and Southern Methodist University. The findings suggest that some museum specimens may have been misclassified, prompting a reevaluation of existing collections.
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EU's Deforestation Regulation Decision Could Impact Leather Industry and Fashion Supply Chains

EU's Deforestation Regulation Decision Could Impact Leather Industry and Fashion Supply Chains

The European Commission is set to decide on June 1 whether to exclude leather from its Deforestation Regulation, which aims to prevent products contributing to deforestation from entering the EU market. The regulation initially included leather, requiring traceability to the farm level, a challenging task given the complexity of cattle supply chains. Brazil, a major cattle producer, faces significant traceability challenges due to the movement of cattle between farms. The leather industry could face substantial compliance costs, but the environmental benefits are potentially significant. The decision follows lobbying efforts to exclude leather, raising concerns among environmentalists and industry stakeholders.
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How the Argentina–Brazil Rivalry Became Football’s Biggest Clash

How the Argentina–Brazil Rivalry Became Football’s Biggest Clash

The Argentina–Brazil football rivalry, known as the Clásico Sudamericano, is one of the most intense in international sports. This fierce competiti...
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How Pelé Announced Himself to the World in the 1958 Final

How Pelé Announced Himself to the World in the 1958 Final

The 1958 FIFA World Cup final is often remembered for the emergence of Pelé as a global soccer icon. At just 17 years old, Pelé played a pivotal ro...
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‘Gus,’ One of the World’s Largest and Most Complete T. Rex Fossils, Could Fetch $30 Million at Auction

‘Gus,’ One of the World’s Largest and Most Complete T. Rex Fossils, Could Fetch $30 Million at Auction

It's the highest estimate ever placed on a dinosaur, too.
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Why Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha Holds Sporting Importance

Why Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha Holds Sporting Importance

The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, located in Brasília, Brazil, has a rich history that spans several decades. From its initial construction in t...
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UFC legends Junior dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum booked for trilogy match in Brazil

UFC legends Junior dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum booked for trilogy match in Brazil

Former UFC Heavyweight champions Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum will compete for a third time at the upcoming Kings Championship event Aug. 8 in Florianopolis, Brazil per a report from MMA Fighting. Fortunately for fans of the 42- and 48-year-old veterans, their trilogy bout will be contested as a grappling match, not a full […]
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Triple Espresso returns as USWNT roster named

Triple Espresso returns as USWNT roster named

Swanson returns to the roster.
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Alaskan Museum's 70-Year Fossil Misidentification Revealed as Whale Bones

Alaskan Museum's 70-Year Fossil Misidentification Revealed as Whale Bones

A recent study published in the Journal of Quaternary Science has revealed that fossils long thought to be woolly mammoth backbones, housed in an Alaskan museum for 70 years, are actually the remains of whales. The misidentification dates back to the 1950s when archaeologist Otto Geist discovered the bones in Alaska's interior, a region known for megafauna fossils. Initially believed to be mammoth due to their size and location, the bones were stored at the University of Alaska's Museum of the North. However, recent investigations using radiocarbon dating and DNA testing have identified the fossils as belonging to two whale species: a minke whale and a North Pacific right whale. This discovery has raised questions about how these marine remains ended up so far inland, with theories suggesting either mislabeling of the discovery site or transportation by ancient peoples or scavengers.
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Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Triple Espresso is back
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Paleontologists Uncover Ancient Crocodile Relative in New Mexico, Shedding Light on Triassic Evolution

Paleontologists Uncover Ancient Crocodile Relative in New Mexico, Shedding Light on Triassic Evolution

Paleontologists in New Mexico have discovered a new species of reptile, Labrujasuchus expectatus, which lived 212 million years ago during the Triassic period. This creature, a relative of modern crocodiles, was bipedal and had a toothless beak, resembling a small dinosaur. The discovery was made at Ghost Ranch, a significant fossil site in northern New Mexico. Labrujasuchus is part of the Shuvosauridae group, known for their beaked, bipedal forms. This finding highlights the diversity and experimentation in body forms during the early stages of vertebrate evolution, particularly among proto-crocodiles.