Articles for author: Jen Fitschen, Author, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography

Elephants’ Secret Language: Earth Vibrations

Elephants, those magnificent giants roaming the savannas and forests, possess more than just their iconic tusks and trumpeting calls. Beneath the surface, they hold a secret language—one that transcends the audible realm. Seismic communication, a lesser-known aspect of elephant communication, involves a fascinating interplay of behavior and anatomy. As we delve into the seismic world ...

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Meet Qunkasaura: New Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered on the Iberian Peninsula

A new sauropod dinosaur, Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra, has been discovered in Cuenca, Spain. This species roamed the Earth 75 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous. Its remains were uncovered during construction of the Madrid-Levante high-speed train. The discovery adds to our understanding of Europe’s prehistoric ecosystems and highlights the rich fossil deposits found on the ...

Ventral view of Beorn leggi photographed with autofluorescence under confocal microscope.

Amber-Trapped Tardigrades Unveil Ancient Secrets from Millions of Years Ago

Tardigrades, or water bears, are among the hardiest creatures on Earth. Their survival skills are legendary, allowing them to endure extreme conditions from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. Recently, amber-trapped tardigrades have revealed ancient secrets, offering a glimpse into their evolutionary journey that spans hundreds of millions of years. Ancient Survivors Tardigrades first ...

Tyrannosaurus from the Cretaceous era

Tyrannosaurus rex May Have Been Much Bigger Than We Thought

Recent studies have shown that dinosaurs, particularly Tyrannosaurus rex, may have been much larger than previously thought. In fact, scientists now estimate that T. rex could have been 70% heavier than earlier fossil records suggested! Let’s discover how this sheds new light on the true size potential of these ancient creatures. Introduction Dinosaurs have always ...

Dinosaur footprint in the Cretaceous period

60 Million Year Old Mysterious Birdlike Tracks Found In Lesotho, Africa

Ancient footprints discovered in Lesotho reveal a surprising clue about early life on Earth. Interestingly, these birdlike tracks were made 60 million years before birds existed. Now, scientists are studying these prints to understand more about the mysterious animals that left them behind! Birdlike Footprints Found in Lesotho Researchers recently uncovered footprints in Lesotho that ...

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Scientists Discover Evidence of Dinosaur Catastrophe Imprinted in DNA of Modern Birds

The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago left an indelible mark on Earth’s history. While the non-avian dinosaurs vanished, their legacy endured in a surprising way. Modern birds, the distant relatives of those ancient giants, carry within their DNA the story of that cataclysmic event. Scientists have uncovered ...