Posts Tagged ‘Jurassic Period’
How did humble dinos dominate?
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Dinosaurs may not have spread throughout the world by overpowering other creatures after all. Continue…
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 13:51 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Jun 17, 2010 10:50 - 0 Comments
Jurassic reptiles stayed warm in chilly seas
UC DAVIS (US)—Reptiles roaming the oceans at the time of the dinosaurs were able to maintain a constant body temperature well above that of the surrounding water. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 25, 2010 12:35 - 1 Comment
Climate mayhem let dinosaurs dominate
BROWN (US)—Widespread volcanic eruptions and a spike in atmospheric carbon dioxide wiped out dinosaurs’ biggest competitors, according to a new climate analysis, allowing dinosaurs to rule the Earth more than 200 million years ago. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 4, 2010 16:16 - 0 Comments
Feathered dinosaur in full color
YALE (US)—Scientists have uncovered the vibrant colors that adorned a feathered dinosaur extinct for 150 million years by deciphering microscopic clues hidden within fossils. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 8, 2009 17:44 - 0 Comments
Dinosaurs reacted fast to avoid slip-ups
U. MICHIGAN (US)—Early dinosaurs made on-the-fly adjustments to their movements to cope with slippery and sloping terrain, according to a new investigation of a fossilized tracksite in southern Africa. (more…)
