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Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) are massive, long-lasting volcanic events capable of causing global destruction and mass extinctions, with historical examples like the Siberian Traps illustrating their potential to reshape Earth's environment and climate. While rare today, understanding LIPs is crucial for preparedness, as their effects include climate disruption, ecosystem collapse, and potential threats to civilization.
Adele explained her viral NBA meme, revealing that she purposely made herself look upset due to her dislike of being filmed against her will at a basketball game. She denied having fillers in her lips, attributing their appearance to purposeful pouting. Adele also addressed the controversy surrounding her lips, stating that she has naturally big lips and doesn't need filler injections. She has been sharing personal stories and thoughts during her "Weekends with Adele" residency in Las Vegas, which has been extended twice and is set to wrap up in June of this year.
A viral TikTok video has brought attention to the phenomenon of "anemia lips," where the condition can strip natural pigment from the lips, causing them to appear pale. Anemia, a common blood disorder affecting over 3 million people in the US, can be caused by various factors such as iron deficiency, vitamin deficiency, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and sickle cell anemia. Pale lips, along with other symptoms like dizziness and weakness, can indicate low hemoglobin levels. Treating the underlying cause of anemia, such as through blood transfusions or supplements, can help restore the natural pigment to the lips and improve overall health.
A new study by Auburn University paleontologist Thomas Cullen and his team suggests that the T. rex and other theropods had scaly, lizard-like lips that covered their massive teeth, which grew up to six inches long. The extensive study compared the skull lengths and tooth sizes of over 20 fossilized theropods and examined the bones of lizards, like the Komodo dragon. The scientists suspect the lips were similar to those found in other reptiles. However, some researchers are unconvinced and believe that the facial bones of theropods resembled those of crocodiles.
Wearing Aquaphor, a petroleum-based product, on the lips in the sun can cause sunburn, swelling, blisters, and even skin cancer. Lips are a combination of muscle and connective tissue and are automatically positioned to be exposed to the sun just like the rest of your face. Dermatologists warn against using petroleum- and oil-based products in the sun and instead recommend using an SPF lip balm. If you have a mild sunburn, use a cool compress on your lips to help with swelling and to decrease the heat in your lips. Additionally, finding a chapstick with an SPF of 15 or higher can protect against sun damage.
A study published in the journal Science found that the T. rex and other big theropods likely had thick, scaly lips that covered their teeth. The research challenges the popular artistic representation of the dinosaur with its large, sharp teeth always visible. The study also found signs of wear on the surface of the teeth that suggested they were hidden from view. The addition of lips to artistic representations may make dinosaurs look less terrifying, but it also makes them feel more realistic.
A new study has revealed that Tyrannosaurus rex had lips like a lizard, which protected its teeth. The research consisted of a detailed comparative analysis of the differences in the teeth and skull bones of lipped and lipless reptiles, including monitor lizards, marine iguanas, and alligators. The study shows that T. rex had a mouth that closed over its teeth, complete with thin, scaled lips, which would have helped protect the dinosaur's teeth. This finding has important implications for our understanding of how these beasts lived their lives, how their jaws worked, how they ate, and how they hunted.
Research suggests that the fearsome teeth of T rex may have been concealed behind a pair of thin, scaly lips, similar to lizards today. The perception that theropods were lipless arose because of the huge size of their teeth and because their closest living toothed relatives, such as crocodiles and alligators, do not have lips. The study found that the teeth of tyrannosaurs often lasted more than 12 months before being replaced, adding weight to the idea that they had lips. However, the case is not yet closed, and further research is needed to confirm the findings.
New research suggests that the teeth of T. Rex and other theropod dinosaurs were likely covered by thin, scaly lips resembling those of some modern lizards, challenging popular depictions of the carnivorous creatures with their teeth protruding outside their jaws.
Some paleontologists suggest that Tyrannosaurs and related dinosaurs kept their teeth hidden behind lip-like tissue, unlike the lipless depiction in pop culture. Researchers hypothesized that constant exposure to air could make the enamel brittle and prone to splintering, but lip-like coverings could protect it from drying out. However, not all paleontologists agree with this theory and suggest that the bone texture of Tyrannosaur skulls and the significance of dentin should also be considered. The debate can only be settled with the discovery of a theropod with soft tissues of the face preserved intact.