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Diplodocus fossils found in Spain challenge North America’s dinosaur monopoly

A significant paleontological breakthrough has occurred in Spain, where researchers have identified the first confirmed Diplodocus fossils beyond North America. Found in Teruel, these tail vertebrae date back around 150 million years. The discovery implies that during the Late Jurassic era, declining sea levels could have permitted dinosaurs to migrate between continents.

Diplodocus fossils found in Spain challenge North America’s dinosaur monopoly

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Internet diffusion and religious decline?

Using a panel of 81 countries across six World Values Survey waves (1990–2022), we examine whether growth in internet diffusion is associated with religious decline.

  • Internet penetration negatively associated with religiosity over time
  • Lagged internet diffusion correlates with within-country religious decline
  • Strongest associations for denominational belonging and self-identification

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