Paleontology

A 15-meter long snake, Vasuki indicus, was found. It also features a life-like reconstruction of the snake's vertebrae and their position in the vertebral column.(Source: pib.gov)

April 29, 2024

Gujarat Fossil Discovery: Vasuki Indicus, 47 Million Years Old, Exceeds Known Snake Lengths

It is said that God is infinite and his story too is endless. Similarly, the world of research is without an end. According to recent reports, a fossil was found in Kutch,

Discovery·India

India’s Vasuki Indicus: The 49-Foot Giant Snake Fossil from the Eocene Found in Gujarat That Could Have Competed with Titanoboa

In a groundbreaking paleontological find, researchers have unearthed fossilized remains of a massive ancient snake species in India’s western state of Gujarat. Named Vasuki indicus after the mythical serpent king Vasuki from Hindu mythology, this extinct reptile is estimated to

October 22, 2024

Australia’s Oldest Spider Unearthed: A 110 Million-Year-Old Amber Enigma

Archaeology·Nature

In Australia’s ancient landscapes, a remarkable relic has surfaced: a spider fossil aged at a staggering 110 million years, now recognized as the country’s

Discovering Fujianvenators: The 150-Million-Year-Old Jurassic Bird You’ve Never Heard Of!

Archaeology·Discovery·News

Birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs during the Late Jurassic period. The earliest evolution of the Avialae, a clade that includes all modern birds but

Archaeology·Nature·Technology

Staurikosaurus Google Doodle Unveils 225-Million-Year Predator Fossil Secrets and Its Role in Theropod Evolution

On October 19, 2024, Google’s homepage featured an animated Doodle celebrating Staurikosaurus, an early theropod dinosaur discovered in Brazil in 1936. This tribute marks the anniversary of the 2010 silhouette reconstruction by

Karmactive Staff

October 19, 2024

Archaeology·Discovery·Science

Denali’s Jurassic Secret: Dinosaur Tracks Bigger Than Football Fields!

The Coliseum’s Revelation: In a groundbreaking discovery, University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists have unveiled the largest known single dinosaur track site in Alaska, aptly named “The Coliseum.” Nestled within the majestic Denali

Govind Tekale

August 29, 2023

Archaeology·Nature·Science

Questioning Archaeopteryx: A Century-old Feathered Mystery Reconsidered

Over a century ago, the discovery of the Archaeopteryx fossil in Germany revolutionized our understanding of avian evolution. Known as “Urvogel,” or the “first bird,” this ancient creature was believed to be

Karmactive Staff

July 19, 2023