Scientists discover the first diplodocus ever found outside North America

A 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossil from Spain has been identified as the first confirmed Diplodocus ever found outside North America. The giant sauropod measured about 25 meters long and was preserved well enough for researchers to match distinctive features in its tail bones to the famous genus. Its unexpected appearance in Europe suggests dinosaurs were moving between the continents during…

sciencedaily.com ·1d ago

We haven't written up this one. ScienceDaily has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Diplodocus fossils found in Spain challenge North America’s dinosaur monopoly timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Read the original at sciencedaily.com →

More in Science

How rural policing gaps can make escaping domestic violence harder

Before murdering Molly Ticehurst in April 2024, court documents show Daniel Billings had threatened to exploit the limits of policing in her country town: "I will come in the middle of the night … The…

1d ago ·phys.org

BepiColombo Makes Up-Close Measurement of Mercury's Solar Bombardment

BepiColombo's measurements of particle bombardment at Mercury will help assess the impact of space storms on Mercury's surface and on Earth's atmosphere.

1d ago ·universetoday.com

Billions in rare earth elements may be hiding in America’s coal ash

Scientists are looking to diatoms, sea sponges, and plants for a cleaner way to recover rare earth elements and other valuable minerals hidden inside coal ash, red mud, and mine tailings.

1d ago ·sciencedaily.com

World’s 1st Electric Power Steering Systems Registered in Japan as ‘Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology’

The National Museum of Nature and Science registered 13 new items, including the world’s first electric power steering systems that assist a driver to steer an automobile, as Essential Historical…

World's first electric power steering systems registered in Japan
National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo collects items
Electric power steering enhances fuel efficiency and reduces space

1d ago ·japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

Improving urban flood forecasting with real-time hazardous rainfall detection

The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) announced that it will apply its early detection technology for quasi-stationary linear rainbands and sudden localized…

1d ago ·phys.org

Humans outpollute nature in 25% of coastal waters

1d ago ·timesofindia.indiatimes.com