The humble beginnings of a king
Tyrannosaurus rex and related large carnivorous dinosaurs together form the family Tyrannosauridae. A long forgotten fossil skull in the collections of the Natural History Museum in London has now provided crucial clues to the early stages of the lengthy evolutionary history of these fearsome predators. view more (2009-11-05)
Archaeopteryx was not very bird-like
New research published this week clips the wings of Archaeopteryx. First found in Germany in the 1860's and dating to 150 million years ago, Archaeopteryx has long been considered the iconic first bird. view more (2009-10-09)
Why an Allosaurus's butt is worse than its bite
At up to 12 metres long and weighing as much as two tonnes, the Allosaurus is recognised as having been one of the fiercest dinosaurs of the late Jurassic age. But its slender teeth and sometimes narrow jaw bone have left scientists puzzled as to how the Allosaurus managed to hunt prey successfully. Emily Rayfield, of the University of Cambridge's... view more... (2001-02-19)
Duck-billed dinosaur crests not linked to sense of smell
After decades of debate, a U of T researcher has finally determined that duck-billed dinosaurs' massive but hollow crests had nothing to do with what many scientists suspected - the sense of smell. view more (2006-01-25)
Gene expression in alligators suggests birds have 'thumbs'
The latest breakthrough in a 120 year-old debate on the evolution of the bird wing was published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE. view more (2008-10-06)
Aventis Prizes 2003 - Junior Shortlist Announced
15th Anniversary - Aventis Prizes for Science Books Time, dinosaurs, oceans and gears are just some of the subjects that bring science alive for children in the shortlist for the £10,000 Junior Prize of the Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2003. The shortlist of six books for under-14s was chosen from among 59 entries by a five-strong... view more... (2003-05-08)
Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2002 - Junior Prize Shortlist Announced
Einstein, dinosaurs, bugs and the human body are among the subjects covered in the shortlist for the Junior Prize of the Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2002. The shortlist of six books for under-14s was chosen from among 65 entries by a five-strong judging panel chaired by Dr John Ashworth, the former Chairman of the Board of the British... view more... (2002-05-17)
Crushed bones reveal literal dino stomping ground
Imagine the gruesome sound of bones snapping as a thirsty, 30-ton dinosaur tramples a heap of fresh carcasses on his way to a rapidly shrinking lake. view more (2009-10-14)
Why dinosaurs had fowl breath
Scientists have discovered how dinosaurs used to breathe in what provides clues to how they evolved and how they might have lived. view more (2007-11-07)
Tuatara, the fastest evolving animal
In a study of New Zealand's "living dinosaur" the tuatara, evolutionary biologist, and ancient DNA expert, Professor David Lambert and his team from the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution recovered DNA sequences from the bones of ancient tuatara, which are up to 8000 years old. view more (2008-03-24)
Student identifies enormous new dinosaur
The remains of one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs ever found have recently been recognized as representing a new species by a student working at the University of Bristol. view more (2007-12-12)
Amateur Finds Prehistoric Lizard
When amateur fossil finder Van Turner discovered a small vertebra at a construction site near Dallas 16 years ago, he knew the creature was unlike anything in the fossil record. view more (2005-11-17)
Male Dinosaurs May Have Been Babysitters
Those ferocious Hollywood meat-eating dinosaurs you're used to seeing in the movies very possibly had a much softer side: the males might even have been sort of prehistoric babysitters, according to a far-flung study conducted by a Texas A&M University researcher. view more (2008-12-19)
Fused nasal bones helped tyrannosaurids dismember prey
New evidence may help explain the brute strength of the tyrannosaurid, says a University of Alberta researcher whose finding demonstrates how a fused nasal bone helped turn the animal into a "zoological superweapon." view more (2007-05-21)
Nature press release for 19 September issue
[1] PHYSICS: CERN MAKES ENOUGH ANTIHYDROGEN TO TEST THEORY (DOI: 10.1038/nature01096) ***This paper will be published electronically on Nature`s website on 18 September at 1900 London time / 1400 US Eastern time (which is also when the embargo lifts) as part of the AOP (ahead of print) programme. Although we have included it on this release to... view more... (2002-09-19)
UBC researchers reveal dwarf aquatic plants' hidden ancestry
A team of UBC researchers has re-classified an ancient line of aquatic plants previously thought to be related to grasses and rushes. The discovery clarifies what may be one of the biggest misunderstandings in botanical history. view more (2007-03-15)
Virtual Showcases: Adding new dimensions to traditional museum displays
A new technology has museum-goers asking, Is it real or is it virtual? Researchers have developed a new Augmented Reality (AR) technology that can replace traditional museum displays and shows promise for other applications. view more (2004-11-09)
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