Tonight on “Jesse Weber Live”: Thousands of people have descended on Roswell, New Mexico, for the annual UFO Festival. Ben Hansen reports from the event as enthusiasts gather to celebrate all things extraterrestrial. Plus, Harvard professor Avi Loeb joins the show after being named to a new White House UFO Advisory Council. The longtime friend of the program discusses the group’s goals and what he hopes to learn. Also, Taylor Swift fever has taken over New York City as anticipation builds for what some are calling the wedding of the century between Swift and Travis Kelce. And a dinosaur mystery decades in the making has been solved. Researchers say a fossil tucked away for years belonged to a species that lived about 82 million years…
A fossil sat unnoticed in a museum drawer for more than 40 years — until one scientist realized it was something extraordinary: the first dinosaur fossil ever discovered in Antarctica, dating back 82 million years. On today’s “Hot Take with Jesse Weber”: We break down how a single fossil reshaped our understanding of Earth's ancient past, what it reveals about prehistoric Antarctica and why overlooked discoveries can change science forever. What do you think is still waiting to be discovered? Drop your questions, comments and hot takes in the chat!
Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators.
Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators.Open
A colossal Spinosaurus mirabilis has been unveiled to the public, showcasing new insights into one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs ever discovered. The display anchors a broader exhibit highlighting modern fossil expeditions. #Dinosaurs #Exhibit #Spinosaurus NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. Find us online: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
Until now, estimating how old a dinosaur was when it died has been a fairly simple process: Count up the growth rings in the fossilized bones. But new research into some of dinosaurs' living relatives, like crocodiles, suggests that this method may not always work.
Until now, estimating how old a dinosaur was when it died has been a fairly simple process: Count up the growth rings in the fossilized bones. But new research into some of dinosaurs' living relatives, like crocodiles, suggests that this method may not always work.Open
In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.
In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.Open
