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How The Mastodon Became Indiana's State Fossil

How The Mastodon Became Indiana's State Fossil

ChicagoPhotographer/Shutterstock At some point,…
Fossilized vomit found in Denmark dates back 66 million years — prehistoric puke hailed as national treasure

Fossilized vomit found in Denmark dates back 66 million years — prehistoric puke hailed as national treasure

Something smells rotten in the state of Denmark. Or, rather, it did 66…
‘Alien plant’ fossil found decades ago in Utah unrelated to any living or extinct species, new study reveals

‘Alien plant’ fossil found decades ago in Utah unrelated to any living or extinct species, new study reveals

An “alien plant” fossil discovered 55 years ago just outside of an…
Scientists discover lost ‘big head’ human species in Asia: study

Scientists discover lost ‘big head’ human species in Asia: study

Researchers have uncovered new insights into a long-lost human species known for…

Mining billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest backs treaty to end fossil fuel extraction

Mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has publicly pledged his support for a…