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dinosaur

[dahy-nuh-sawr] / ˈdaɪ nəˌsɔr /




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The discovery helps explain a longstanding mystery involving the chemical composition of dinosaur teeth.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

Scientists have discovered remarkably preserved traces of dinosaur blood inside 115-million-year-old bones, revealing that delicate biological molecules can survive far longer than previously believed.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

Why are rich people obsessed with owning dinosaur bones?

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The sale comes as some in the scientific community debate whether dinosaur remains should be sold privately.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Suddenly, another “flying reptile” from the dinosaur books appeared in the sky: a giant Pteranodon with a thirty-foot wingspan.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

Beyond revealing a surprising possibility about what dinosaurs ate, the discovery highlights how closely life on land has been connected to the ocean throughout Earth's history.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

"We can identify that marine resources are passed along the food chain and incorporated in the minerals of bones and teeth of dinosaurs, crocodiles, turtles, and fish."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

The significance of the discovery may extend well beyond dinosaurs.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

The youth-led protests earlier in the day took place in a mostly peaceful and festive atmosphere, with some dressed in outfits ranging from dinosaurs to Batman as the demonstrations coincided with Halloween.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

“Oh, aye. She used to come to the house. Did you ever see that movie about dinosaurs? The one with the velociraptor?”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer


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