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Moroccan researchers have discovered a completely new species of herbivorous dinosaur in the country's Eastern Region, marking a groundbreaking moment for African paleontology. The 100-million-year-old find is now being studied using cutting-edge 3D technology before becoming a museum centerpiece.
A massive leg bone discovered in New Mexico belongs to a tyrannosaur that lived 74 million years ago and might be a direct ancestor of the famous T. rex. At nearly 5 tons, this ancient predator was bigger than any other tyrannosaur of its era.
The European Investment Bank just committed $87 billion to accelerate Europe's clean energy revolution. The historic investment will lower energy bills, create jobs, and help free Europe from dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Major clean energy groups are joining forces to help governments break free from fossil fuel price shocks with a practical five-step action plan. Six leading renewable energy organizations just released a roadmap to faster, cheaper, and more stable power.
A new Swedish facility will turn forest mill waste into renewable gas that works in today's pipelines, multiplying the country's clean energy production more than four times. Three companies are now designing the groundbreaking plant that could power ships and factories without fossil fuels.
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Scientists discovered a poodle-sized reptile that crawled on four legs as a baby but switched to walking upright on two legs as it matured 215 million years ago. The rare find in Arizona reveals new insights into how some creatures evolved to stand tall.
A mammal ancestor older than the dinosaurs is returning to the national monument where park rangers first discovered it nearly a decade ago. Visitors can now see this ancient creature that once basked on tropical shores in what is now New Mexico.
Scientists discovered that mosquitoes in Southeast Asia evolved to prefer human blood between 2.9 and 1.6 million years ago, offering new evidence of when our ancestors first arrived in the region. This breakthrough shows how nature itself can fill gaps in the fossil record.
Forestry workers in China discovered over 1,000 endangered cycad trees spread across seven acres, the largest known wild population of this ancient species in the region. These rare plants, which have survived since the age of dinosaurs, offer scientists a window into Earth's distant past.
Britain's climate advisers just proved going green saves money. Hitting net zero by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock while protecting families from future price spikes.
Britain's shift to clean energy will save the country £1.6 trillion by 2050 while protecting households from oil and gas price shocks forever. The government's Climate Change Committee reveals net-zero costs less than a single fossil fuel crisis.
Despite major setbacks in northern Sweden's green industry boom, a breakthrough funding deal and new partnerships are reviving hopes for Europe's cleanest steel production. The region's fossil-free power is attracting fresh investment after a difficult year.
Scientists discovered towering microbial structures beneath Antarctica's frozen Lake Unter-See that mirror Earth's oldest fossils and might reveal how life survives on icy planets. These ancient life forms create oxygen-rich water under permanent ice, offering hope for finding life beyond Earth.
Scientists discovered a nearly complete skeleton of a bird-like dinosaur in Argentina that's rewriting how we understand evolution. The fossil reveals these creatures shrank before developing their specialized features, solving a puzzle that stumped researchers for decades.
A Bengaluru startup just secured $6.3 million to solve green hydrogen's biggest problem: cost. Their breakthrough electrode technology could help make clean energy competitive with fossil fuels within the next year.
A manufacturing plant in India just proved that green hydrogen can replace fossil fuels in heavy industry without losing efficiency. The breakthrough could transform how factories worldwide tackle their carbon emissions.
Scientists discovered over 30,000 fossils in the Arctic showing marine life bounced back far faster than expected after Earth's worst extinction event. The find rewrites what we know about nature's ability to recover.
Three Swedish companies are advancing plans to build a factory that turns forest byproducts into clean natural gas, helping the country replace fossil fuel imports. The facility could produce enough green gas annually to power thousands of homes while cutting industrial emissions.
Three Swedish companies are turning pulp mill emissions into renewable gas that could replace fossil fuels across Europe's industry and shipping sectors. The project could produce enough clean energy to power thousands of homes while cutting Sweden's dependence on imported natural gas.
A new Swedish facility plans to turn pulp mill emissions into clean fuel that could replace fossil gas imports. The project combines forest industry waste with renewable energy to create gas that works in today's infrastructure.
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