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Artistic rendition of the decapitation scene of Tanystropheus hydroides. Credit: Roc Olivé (Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont)/FECYTFossil evidence reveals that the long necks of the ancient marine reptiles, Tanystropheus, made them vulnerable to predators. The study found bite marks on the necks of the fossils, providing the first direct proof of this long-suspected evolutionary disadvantage despite their survival success over a span of 175 million years.In the age of dinosaurs, many marine reptiles had…

This year Cannes Film Festival has again grabbed the attention of the world as an Iranian model lodged its protest by making a bold statement against the executions in Iran. Also read: Woman removed from Cannes Film Festival red carpet after she protests against sexual violence in Ukraine Iranian model Mahlagha Jaberi at Cannes 2023. Iranian model Mahlagha Jaberi at CannesDays after a woman dressing in the colours of the Ukrainian flag in the festival, model Mahlagha Jaberi wore a black bodycon dress whose…

A colorized scanning electron micrograph depicts a single human oral squamous carcinoma cell, the most common form of head and neck cancer. Credit: Wellcome CollectionScientists at UC San Diego have found a correlation between high levels of a gene product, commonly produced by various types of cancer, and a heightened immune response leading to better outcomes in the most prevalent form of head and neck cancer.A team of researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Moores…

Over the years, Khia’s 2000s smash hit “My Neck, My Back (Lick It)” has been sampled by many rappers. But the 45-year-old has spoken on one usage she did not particularly like: Saweetie’s 2017 breakout song “ICY GRL.”A TikTok user posted a video of the MC providing her opinion on different artists who have turned to 2002’s “My Neck, My Back.” When asked, Khia revealed she likes Saweetie’s track the least. “Least favorite would be Saweetie; Sweet Pea. I don’t like her,” she said. “I didn’t think she did it any…

A plant-eating dinosaur that once grazed the greenery in what is today northwest China could hold the title of the longest neck ever known, according to a new analysis of its fossilized bones.Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum was unearthed from fossil beds in northwest China in 1987 and named in 1993.Revisiting the fossil and comparing its size and structure to other long-necked sauropods, a team of researchers estimates M. sinocanadorum's neck stretched out a distance 15.1 meters (49 feet) – an "exceptional feat" of bizarre…

It’s no secret that sauropods – a clade of giant dinosaurs that includes the famous Brachiosaurus – had really long necks, but now paleontologists claim to have identified the species that takes the crown. According to the team, Mamenchisaurus has the longest neck of any known animal ever, measuring almost 50 ft (over 15 m).Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum was first discovered in China in 1987, and dates back about 162 million years to the Late Jurassic period. The species had the familiar body plan of most sauropods – a…

A rendering of the sauropod known as Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum, which had a 15-meter-long neck. Credit: © Júlia d’OliveiraWith their long necks and formidable bodies, sauropod dinosaurs have captured people’s imagination since the first relatively complete fossils were discovered in the United States in the late 1800s. The original specimen that the Natural History Museum’s Dippy was cast from was among these discoveries.Now an international team led by Stony Brook University paleontologist Dr. Andrew J. Moore, and…

METEOROLOGY Intensity scale for atmospheric rivers reveals global hot spots Atmospheric rivers like those pummeling the West Coast now have a five-level intensity scale, which has enabled researchers to chart the global prevalence of these sinuous bands of storms. The scale, first developed in 2019 for the U.S. West Coast, classifies the events based on how long they last and how much moisture they transport from the tropics to higher latitudes, much as the…

The crypto world as we know it today is literally a game of chess. You can’t really predict what’s coming next unless you totally know all the moves. With the increased market volatility comes big risks, however, if you’re a smart investor, you must know that big risks often lead you to big gains! So, here are our two cents based on the crypto world situation today: Big Eyes Coin All Set To Become The Next Big Fish  The crypto coin that is already making whirlpools in the crypto-sea even before its launch is the Big Eyes…

Google worked to reassure investors and analysts on Thursday during its quarterly earnings call that it’s still a leader in developing AI. The company’s Q4 2022 results were highly anticipated as investors and the tech industry awaited Google’s response to the popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has the potential to threaten its core business. During the call, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked about the company’s plans to make AI-based large language models (LLMs) like LaMDA available in the coming weeks and months.…