Articles tagged with Museums
Paleontologists have unearthed the first complete fossil of a gorgonopsid, a fearsome reptilian-mammalian creature that roamed Earth 250 million years ago. The discovery provides valuable insights into the gorgon's torso and limbs, resolving a long-standing debate about its anatomy.
Scientists uncover new fossils of Deltatheridium, an early relative of marsupials, providing unprecedented insight into the evolutionary split between marsupials and placental mammals. The discovery sheds light on the origins of modern marsupials in Asia.
Dinosaur tracks in Alaska provide evidence of a previously unknown high latitude dinosaur region. The discovery includes four-toed tracks suggestive of armored or horned dinosaurs and pebbly texture skin impressions, revealing the diversity of ancient species that flourished in the Arctic.
The Spring '98 INFORMS conference, 'Bridging Continents & Cultures', brings together international researchers to share knowledge and ideas. The meeting will be held in Montréal, a city with a unique blend of European and North American cultures, offering attendees a warm and welcoming environment.
Researchers uncovered a sculpted marble head of Emperor Augustus, measuring slightly larger than life, in near-perfect condition. The discovery was made by an excavation team led by University of Cincinnati archaeologist Brian Rose, who recognizes the statue due to its distinctive hairstyle and facial features.
A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in northeastern Montana, measuring over 52 inches. The fossil exceeds all known measurements of the dinosaur and is believed to be one of the largest carnivores on the planet.
The museum has developed an innovative program that allows visitors to reconstruct a fragmented clay pot, draw their own masterpiece, and play a tune on a 1,800-year-old flute using computer kiosks. This 'hands-on' approach makes objects in the museums seem more alive, providing a vast array of information about the artifacts and art o...
A new species of ground beetle, Platynus indecentis, has been officially named and described by entomologists at Cornell University. The beetle was found in the Ithaca area and has a natural range extending from Maine to Ohio and Ontario to Maryland.
A team of experts from UC Berkeley's engineering school have developed a machine to zap static cling, allowing fragile ancient papyrus documents to survive. The recovery includes royal proclamations, land transactions, and literary texts from the third century B.C., dating back thousands of years.
The University of Alaska Museum repatriates 386 ancestral remains to Siberian Yup'ik villages on St. Lawrence Island, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The return marks a significant partnership between the museum and Alaska Native communities.