dinosaurs
Coverage of dinosaurs in the Nexus archive.
- Sharks are arriving for NY’s 4th of July holiday, but this new tech is keeping bites at bay
Sharks are arriving in New York for the 4th of July holiday, but new technology is being used to prevent bites. The article references a metaphorical 'robots versus dinosaurs' dynamic.
- The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have created a vast underground habitat for life that lasted 8 million years
The asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs may have created a vast underground habitat for life that persisted for 8 million years.
- T. rex’s tiny arms may have evolved for a surprisingly brutal reason
Scientists believe T. rex's tiny arms evolved due to its giant head becoming a powerful hunting tool, making arms less necessary for predators. This evolution occurred across multiple dinosaur groups, particularly in those hunting large prey. The deadly bite of T. rex made its arms less relevant.
- What would it have been like to experience the dinosaur-killing asteroid? Scientists reveal a blow-by-blow account of one of the most catastrophic events in history
Scientists have revealed a detailed account of the dinosaur-killing asteroid event, one of the most catastrophic events in history. The asteroid impact is believed to have caused massive destruction and led to the extinction of dinosaurs. This event occurred around 65 million years ago.
- Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago
New research suggests giant octopuses dominated ancient oceans 100 million years ago, acting as apex predators with powerful jaws. Fossilized remains indicate these creatures could reach 20 meters in length, challenging previous assumptions about their timid, soft-bodied nature.
- 60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
Fossilized jaws indicate that a 60-foot octopus, similar to a kraken, existed during the age of dinosaurs and coexisted with other marine predators. The discovery highlights the presence of massive cephalopods in ancient oceans.