Which Came First: The Dinosaur or the Egg?

The discovery of a dinosaur egg, with a feathered baby dinosaur preserved inside, is a reminder of what remains undiscovered.

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The discovery of a fully preserved dinosaur egg, complete with feathery dinosaur baby about to hatch, has the scientific community abuzz with speculation this week. What will the find mean for our understanding of where dinosaurs fit into the evolutionary jigsaw puzzle?

Impeccably preserved dinosaur embryo looks as if it 'died yesterday'

The most well-preserved specimen found to date, Chinese researchers have been excitedly sharing their unique find with the scientific community at large since announcing it, studying the specimen and sharing their research.

Though we are living in the Information Age, this discovery is a good reminder of how much remains to be discovered. Where is the lost tomb of Alexander the Great? Where is the long lost crown-piece of ancient Egypt? Why do we sleep? Why do we age? Why are the very cells of life itself programmed to die? Are we alone in the vast universe? How did we get these magnificent brains?