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Ancient Dinosaur Teeth Reveal Secrets of Earth's Atmosphere

8/5/2025

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Scientists, led by Dingsu Feng at Georg August University of Göttingen, have uncovered the secrets of ancient atmospheres by analyzing dinosaur teeth from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods. Their groundbreaking research reveals that volcanic activity caused fluctuating CO2 levels, shedding light on the Mesozoic climate. Next, they aim to investigate how the Great Dying event shaped Earth's atmosphere.

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Scientists, led by Dingsu Feng at Georg August University of Göttingen, have uncovered the secrets of ancient atmospheres by analyzing dinosaur teeth from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods. Their groundbreaking research reveals that volcanic activity caused fluctuating CO2 levels, shedding light on the Mesozoic climate. Next, they aim to investigate how the Great Dying event shaped Earth's atmosphere.