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'Wonderchicken,' 66.7 million-year-old bird fossil, discovered
A dinosaur-era fossil of a bird -- nicknamed "Wonderchicken" -- dates back 66.7 million year and is shedding light on early bird evolution, a study published Wednesday said.
Coronavirus deaths in Iran lead to mass burial pits, changing the way families mourn
The coronavirus has brought mass graves, devastated families and a change to Islamic burial rituals in Iran. The pandemic is changing how Iranians live and die.
'Wonderchicken' fossil reveals ancestor of today's birds
The tiny skull of a bird nicknamed 'Wonderchicken' provides a rare glimpse at early ancestors of today's birds. It may be the oldest such fossil known.
'Wonderchicken' fossil from Belgium reveals dawn of modern birds
A fossil unearthed in Belgium dubbed the "Wonderchicken" is providing a rare glimpse into the early evolution of modern birds at the twilight of the age of dinosaurs, right before...
Disneyland closure ends man's 2,995-day streak of visits
A die hard Disney fan who has visited California's Disneyland theme park every day for more than 8 years ended his streak just shy of 3,000 days when the park...
Fossil 'wonderchicken' could be earliest known fowl
A newly discovered fossil bird could be the oldest-known ancestor of every chicken on the planet.
How to start birding in any US city
Yes, hello, Mr. Cardinal. (Bruce Jastrow/Unsplash/)If you enjoy spending time outside, consider bird-watching. It’s a four-season activity that will not only extend the amount of time you spend in parks or other green...
Beetles changed their diet during the Cretaceous period
Like a snapshot, amber preserves bygone worlds. An international team of paleontologists from the University of Bonn has now described four new beetle species in fossilized tree resin from Myanmar,...
‘Wonderchicken’ is the earliest known modern bird at nearly 67 million years old
Behold the Wonderchicken, the earliest modern bird ever found. Asteriornis maastrichtensis lived 66.7 million years ago, less than a million years before the asteroid impact that doomed all nonavian dinosaurs. The winged and...
High-tech toilets that are flush with features
A royal flush. (Depositphotos/)Most people have very simple requests when it comes to their bathroom business: as long as everything is clean and functioning, they’re good. But odds are—if you clicked on this—you...
'Wonderchicken' fossil from the age of dinosaurs reveals origin of modern birds
The oldest fossil of a modern bird yet found, dating from the age of dinosaurs, has been identified by an international team of palaeontologists.
Ancient fish fossil reveals evolutionary origin of the human hand
An ancient Elpistostege fish fossil found in Miguasha, Canada has revealed new insights into how the human hand evolved from fish fins.
North American bats tend to roost among the fungus that kills them
The roosts, or homes, where North American bats hibernate over winter are fungal hotbeds. (Photograph courtesy of Joseph R Hoyt/)For more than a decade, bats in North America have faced a devastating crisis...
Get your museum fix here: Six Google art discoveries for your coronavirus quarantine
With museums closed, the best way to see art from home is right under your nose: Google Arts & Culture. See art in Amsterdam, Bilbao, Mexico City.
Dead Sea Scroll fragments in The Museum of the Bible found to be fake
A team of workers at Art Fraud Insights, LLC, has found that all of the Dead Sea Scroll (DSS) fragments housed at the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C....
Study suggests males with older brother more likely to be gay
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto, the Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the University of Lethbridge has found evidence showing that...
Seahawks' Russell Wilson, wife Ciara donate 1 million meals to Seattle area
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife Ciara announced that they are donating 1 million meals to the Seattle area amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The life and death of one of America's most mysterious trees
A symbol of life, ancient sundial or just firewood? Tree-ring scientists trace the origin of a tree log unearthed almost a century ago.
Longtime Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten to sign with Las Vegas Raiders
Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, the longest-tenured player in Dallas Cowboys history, agreed to a short-term contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mysterious bone circles made from the remains of mammoths reveal clues about Ice Age
Mysterious bone circles made from the remains of dozens of mammoths have revealed clues about how ancient communities survived Europe's ice age.
Oregon: Latest updates on coronavirus
Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Oregon and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.
Column: The `Big One' finally slammed California. It's coronavirus
The coronavirus shutdowns took a lot of us by surprise. We should have been prepared
NCAA suspends acceptance of national letters of intent because of coronavirus outbreak
The acceptance of national letters of intent for NCAA Division I and II sports has been suspended until at least April 15.
Mammoth bone circles hint at how people survived Europe's ice age
A study published Tuesday on mysterious bone circles made largely from mammoth bones on the Central Russian Plain revealed hints of how people survived Europe's ice age.
'Little Foot' skull reveals how this more than 3 million year old human ancestor lived
High-resolution micro-CT scanning of the skull of the fossil specimen known as 'Little Foot' has revealed some aspects of how this Australopithecus species used to live more than 3 million...
Mysterious ancient sea-worm pegged as new genus after half-century in 'wastebasket'
Fifty years ago, researchers placed a mystery worm in a 'wastebasket' genus and interest in the lowly critter waned -- until now.
Analysis: With Clippers' momentum derailed, can team still be a contender?
The Clippers spent two years building a contender around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Can they still compete for a title if the NBA season resumes?
Sci-fi novels for much-needed mental escapes
Stay in. Read a book. ( Radu Marcusu via Unsplash/)As Peter Falk so eloquently said in The Princess Bride, “When I was your age, television was called books.” And it might be...