Dinosaur-killing asteroid struck at worst angle to cause maximum damage – new research
The trajectory of the Chicxulub asteroid led to the most efficient release of gas and projectile rocks – which was disastrous for life on Earth.
Erwan Le Ber, Research Associate, International Ocean Discovery Program, University of Leicester •
conversation
May 27, 2020 • ~6 min
May 27, 2020 • ~6 min
Ancient bird skull found in amber was tiny predator in the time of giant dinosaurs
The skull of Oculudentavis, found encased in amber, provides new clues into the transition from dinosaurs to birds and may be smallest of either ever found.
Jingmai Kathleen O'Connor, Senior Professor of Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• conversation
March 11, 2020 • ~7 min
March 11, 2020 • ~7 min
Smallest ever dinosaur skull found in 3cm piece of amber
The fossil includes the tiny flying creature's original bone and flesh.
David Martill, Professor of Palaeobiology, University of Portsmouth
• conversation
March 11, 2020 • ~7 min
March 11, 2020 • ~7 min
Has dinosaur DNA been found? An expert explains what we really know
Scientists claim to have found DNA in fossilised dinosaur cartilage.
Michael J. Benton, Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of Bristol
• conversation
March 5, 2020 • ~6 min
March 5, 2020 • ~6 min
/
15