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27Nov 2024

New Pterosaur Discovery Sheds Light on Early Flight

Why in the news? Paleontologists uncover a 100-million-year-old pterosaur species in Australia, offering insights into the evolution of powered flight in vertebrates, marking a significant paleontological discovery. Discovery of a New Pterosaur Species: Paleontologists in western Queensland, Australia, uncovered a 100-million-year-old fossil of a new pterosaur species. Pterosaurs, flying reptiles of the Mesozoic Era (252.2–66 …

Ancient Meteorite: A Giant Fertilizer Bomb for Early Life on Earth

Why in the news? A new study shows that a massive meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago, much larger than the one that killed the dinosaurs, may have aided early microbial life by providing essential nutrients. Meteorite Impact and Its Immediate Effects: A meteorite, spanning 37-58 km, struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, causing global …

Darwin’s Finches Reveal Ecology’s Role in Speciation

Why in the news? Recent research highlights the connection between environmental change and the evolution of new species among Darwin’s finches, emphasising their role as key examples of adaptive radiation in evolutionary biology. About Darwin’s Finches: Darwin’s finches are small land birds named after Charles Darwin. They include 15 species: 14 found in the Galápagos …

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New Pterosaur Discovery Sheds Light on Early Flight

Ancient Meteorite: A Giant Fertilizer Bomb for Early Life on Earth

Darwin’s Finches Reveal Ecology’s Role in Speciation