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Science/tech journalist at New Atlas (@nwtls), @ScienceAlert, Stack magazine. Simpsons collector @CollectSimpsons. Tweets about science, video games, writing
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Mysterious Predator That Butchered Ancient Birds Is Finally Unmasked Original

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By Michael Irving Verified
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For years, a mysterious predator haunted the fossil beds of Changma Basin in northwest China. The site is known for a stunning aviary of fossilized birds, including some of the earliest known specimens from the group that gave rise to modern birds. But these specimens often turned up as broken fragments, including pellets that looked suspiciously like those coughed up by modern predatory birds, such as hawks and owls. Something, it seemed, was hunting these early birds.
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World's biggest scorpion, a whale graveyard, and more!

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This Week in Science: World's Biggest Scorpion, a Whale Graveyard, And More! Original

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By Michael Irving Verified
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This week in science: A world record, a world first, and much more! We start with a scorpion you absolutely don't want to meet. Thankfully, you probably won't have to worry about running into this critter. After all, this scorpion lived 415 million years ago. Let's just say it's big. Scary big. This week, we've also got news about a world-first gene therapy that could reverse some symptoms of aging. Despite the considerable promise, it's worth noting that the technique comes with substantial risk.
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