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Paleontologists have found a fossilised pterosaur precursor with gnarly, scimitar-like claws and a beak, indicating that the reptilian group it belongs to was more diverse than previously thought. The species—dubbed Venetoraptor gassenae—is a lagerpetid, a group of reptiles that lived during the Triassic period. Lagerpetids belong to a different branch…

Enlarge / Artist's conception of the newly found species. Matheus Fernandes It was relatively small compared to the giants that would follow it later in Earth’s history. With a hip height of approximately 0.3 meters (about a foot) and a length of perhaps a meter (roughly three feet), this ancient…

As Bitcoin’s price remains confined to the $29,500 zone, many traders are wondering if this is a precursor to a bearish phase. Additionally, the SEC’s postponement in approving ETF applications has ignited a sell-off sentiment among traders. Yet, a leading crypto research company is bullish, projecting that BTC’s price might…

Fertility, the ability to have babies, is essential for continuing species. To understand how fertility works, scientists have been studying the role of proteins in this process. Proteins are tiny molecules with many crucial jobs in our bodies, including helping with fertility. RNA is a tiny molecule that helps make…

The protests against judicial reform have been remarkably successful in creating a mass movement and influencing government policy. Bringing tens of thousands of people to the street every week for over seven months is not just a political feat, but a logistical marvel.  Arming legions of demonstrators with all manner…

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 120, Issue 33, August 2023.

WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two people died, thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for the greater…

A giant oarfish, also known as the “king of herrings”, is an eight-metre long ribbon of silver, tapered at its tail and on its head wearing a permanently stunned face – as though moments ago it was a normal herring and then the world’s largest chef slapped it down on…

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction Arsenal won the Community Shield yesterday, beating Man City on penalties after a 1-1 draw in ‘normal’ time. It wasn’t really that normal, because there were 8 minutes of added time at the end – a precursor of what’s to come this…

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a scalable bulk energy storage solution with inexpensive, abundant precursors – cement, water, and carbon black. Their supercapacitors have high storage capacity, high-rate charge-discharge capabilities, and structural strength. August 2, 2023 Marija Maisch Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have…