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In 2021, scientists identified a new mosasaur species upon the discovery of a Cretaceous-period jaw with unusual teeth in a Moroccan mine. There’s only one problem—the remains may have been forged. Researchers in Canada have raised doubts about the authenticity of the fossil used to identify and describe a new species of extinct marine reptile, Xenodens calminechari, in 2021. Their …

A worrying study published last month in Environmental Challenges claims that nearly two-thirds of the Great Salt Lake’s shrinkage is attributable to human use of river water that otherwise would have replenished the lake. Utah’s Great Salt Lake is a relic of a once-vast lake that occupied the same site during the Ice Age. The lake’s level has fluctuated since …

A breakthrough has been reported in particle physics, focusing on hypernuclei—rare atomic systems that form through the inclusion of hyperons, particles containing at least one “strange” quark. Unlike the ordinary nuclei of atoms made of protons and neutrons, hypernuclei exhibit unique properties that may offer insights into subatomic forces and the extreme conditions present in neutron stars. Scientists aim to …

Humans aren’t the only ones getting in on the virtual reality craze. Scientists have just debuted a new technology that allows mice to more realistically—and adorably—experience VR in the lab. Researchers at Cornell University developed the tech, which they’ve aptly named MouseGoggles. In experiments with mice, the rodents appeared to vividly respond to simulated stimuli while wearing the goggles. The …

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  “Old Masters” such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. Trace quantities of protein residue have long been detected …

An undersea volcano situated roughly 470 kilometers off Oregon’s coastline, Axial Seamount, is showing signs of imminent activity. Researchers have noted telltale signals such as ground deformation, heightened seismic activity, and magma accumulation beneath the surface. These observations have led to a forecast suggesting that the volcano could erupt as early as 2025. This prediction represents a significant milestone in …