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Fossil of ancient shark swimming in dinosaur era solves centuries-old mystery

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. During the Cretaceous Period, a species of shark roamed the seas with unusual rows of teeth. These incisors, mostly large and rounded, were not for cutting their prey but for grinding and crushing crustaceans. But… Read More »

These Mexicans are trying to save the axolotl volcano, a beloved and endangered amphibian

MEXICO CITY — Leonidas Otlica Reyes is suffering from the drought in the town of Río Frío de Juárez in the state of Mexico. Rains here have been decreasing for a year, causing streams to turn into swampy puddles crossing the arid landscape. . “We have a big problem right now with no rain. There… Read More »