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Scientists using cutting-edge X-ray technology discovered that octopuses developed their signature features millions of years earlier than anyone thought possible. The rare fossil is rewriting what we know about ocean life.
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A 300-million-year-old fossil once crowned the world's earliest octopus has been revealed as an imposter. Scientists used advanced X-ray technology to discover the creature was actually a nautilus relative, rewriting our understanding of when octopuses first appeared.
Scientists in South Korea discovered the country's first new dinosaur species in 15 years and named it after Dooly, the nation's most beloved cartoon dinosaur. The turkey-sized baby fossil revealed hidden skull bones through special X-ray technology that could unlock dozens more discoveries.
Scientists in Korea discovered a new dinosaur species and named it after Dooly, the country's most famous cartoon dinosaur. Advanced X-ray technology revealed a complete baby fossil hidden inside solid rock.
Researchers just uncovered the world's oldest star catalog, hidden for centuries under six layers of religious text. Using X-ray technology, they revealed how an ancient astronomer mapped the heavens with nothing but his eyes.
A breakthrough technique lets researchers study microscopic crystals that were previously impossible to analyze, opening doors for faster drug discovery and advanced materials. By combining data from thousands of tiny crystals instead of needing one perfect specimen, scientists can now unlock the atomic secrets of countless substances.