Rare prehistoric pregnant turtle found in Utah
(AP) -- Paleontologists say a 75-million-year-old turtle fossil uncovered in southern Utah has a clutch of eggs inside, making it the first prehistoric pregnant turtle found in the United States.
(AP) -- Paleontologists say a 75-million-year-old turtle fossil uncovered in southern Utah has a clutch of eggs inside, making it the first prehistoric pregnant turtle found in the United States.
Archaeology
May 8, 2009
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A Labrador retriever named Ava is back to running and playing with her family after her second double hip replacement, courtesy of Texas A&M University veterinarians, computerized tomography (CT)-guided planning, and 3D-printing ...
Veterinary medicine
Nov 16, 2023
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A fancy-looking French angelfish that was found one day with a funny float has its buoyancy back after taking some time from its tropical trappings to get a CT scan at the Denver Zoo.
Plants & Animals
Sep 5, 2023
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Marine mammal scientists are investigating the cause of death of a rarely seen whale found in the shallow waters of the Florida Keys.
Plants & Animals
Aug 14, 2023
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We know very little about insect evolution despite them inhabiting every kind of environment on our planet. At a time when the future of many insect species is threatened, researchers are looking to advance their knowledge ...
Evolution
Jun 5, 2023
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Homo sapiens, our own species, evolved in Africa sometime between 300,000 and 200,000 years ago. Anthropologists are pretty confident in that estimate, based on fossil, genetic and archaeological evidence.
Evolution
May 2, 2023
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While we think of carbon emissions coming from manufacturing and agriculture, we don't often think of those arising from health care. In Australia, health care is responsible for 7% of national carbon emissions, while globally, ...
Environment
Aug 3, 2022
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From 2010 to 2019 over 9,600 rhinos were killed in poaching attacks. On this current trajectory, South Africa's rhino will be nearing extinction in nine years.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2021
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To quantify exactly how itchy a wool sweater might be when worn directly against the skin, or how soft a blanket spread on your bed can be, North Carolina State University researchers developed a method of measuring fabric's ...
Materials Science
Mar 2, 2021
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3-D printed models of dog skulls are helping University of Queensland vets to save animals and educate tomorrow's veterinary students.
Veterinary medicine
May 14, 2019
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