Science News for August 22, 1996

Please Pass The Triceratops! Munched Dinosaur Shows Tyrannosaurus Rex Had Strong Teeth and a Powerful Bite

Researchers estimate Tyrannosaurus Rex could exert a biting force of up to 3,011 pounds on its prey, with 58 definite T-rex bite marks found on a Triceratops pelvis. The powerful dinosaur's teeth were as strong as those of an alligator, suggesting it could have struggled with its prey.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·DateAug 22, 1996

High-Tech Radar Sees Through Colorado 'Weather Tricks'

A high-tech radar system developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) successfully distinguished between heavy rain and hail in Colorado. The experimental dual-polarimetric radar proved its precision on July 12th, 1996, providing accurate measurements of raindrop size and shape that can help predict flash floods.

SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·DateAug 22, 1996