Scientists Re-evaluate Dinosaur Growth Based on Crocodile Bone Research
Researchers at the University of Cape Town have made a potentially groundbreaking discovery that could change the way scientists understand dinosaur growth. According to a report by NPR Science on February 5, 2026, paleobiologist Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan's analysis of thin slices of crocodile bones suggests that previous estimations of dinosaur ages may have been overestimated.
Chinsamy-Turan stated, "It changes how we think about dinosaur growth," according to NPR. The research involved studying the bone structure of crocodiles, which share an evolutionary history with dinosaurs, to gain insights into their growth patterns.
Animated Movie ‘Dragoons’ Gains International Attention
In entertainment news, the animated family feature "Dragoons" has secured international sales representation. Variety reported on February 5, 2026, that Global Constellation, a European sales and finance outfit, will handle international sales for the film produced by Icon Creative Studio.
Research Focuses on Rete Ridges to Revitalize Skin
In other science news, researchers are exploring the potential of rete ridges to reverse aging in skin. Nature News reported that these hard-to-study structures, found in mammalian skin, could harbor the stem cells needed for skin regeneration. The researchers scoured the animal kingdom to find skin that most resembled humans' in order to study the formation of these ridges. They hope their findings could one day enable the reversal of skin aging.
The Origins of Trump's Greenland Obsession
Time magazine reported on February 5, 2026, that Donald Trump's interest in Greenland began with an intelligence briefing in early 2018. Rising Russian submarine activity and the increased presence of Chinese vessels in the Arctic were presented as security threats. According to a senior White House official at the time, Trump became preoccupied with the idea that the U.S. needed a bigger and more permanent presence in Greenland due to its strategic location in the North Atlantic. The report also mentioned that Ronald Lauder, a longtime friend and heir to the cosmetics fortune, suggested to Trump that the U.S. could leverage Denmark's economic struggles to acquire Greenland.
The "Chicken Banana" Phenomenon
Vox reported on a peculiar trend among children: yelling "chicken banana." Anna North, a senior correspondent for Vox, wrote about overhearing a teacher's exasperated plea to her class: "No more chickens! No more chicken banana!" The article explored the possible origins and meanings behind this seemingly nonsensical phrase, which has become a common utterance among young children.
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