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Tylosaurus rex: The “T. rex” of the seas that dominated the oceans 80 million years ago
What is Tylosaurus rex and why is it shaking up paleontology? If you thought Tyrannosaurus rex was the most terrifying predator of the dinosaur age, get ready to meet its marine equivalent: Tylosaurus rex, a newly described mosasaur species identified by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and Southern Methodist University. This prehistoric giant measured up to 43 feet (13 meters) in length and ranks among the largest mosasaurs ever discovered. To put it in perspective: it was roughly twice the length of the largest great white sharks ever recorded. A discovery hiding in museum drawers for decades The story behind…
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The Andromeda Galaxy: The Cosmic Giant Already Traveling Toward Us That Will Change the Universe Forever
What is the Andromeda Galaxy? The Andromeda Galaxy, scientifically known as Messier 31 or M31, is the largest spiral galaxy in our Local Group and the closest neighbor to our Milky Way. With more than one trillion stars inside it, Andromeda is approximately twice as large as our own galaxy and represents one of the most fascinating objects in the observable universe. Its name comes from the Andromeda constellation, in whose direction it can be observed from Earth. In fact, it is one of the few extragalactic objects visible to the naked eye under ideal dark-sky conditions, appearing as a faint, elongated smudge in the night sky. How far is…
