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Physicist Discovers Preserved Blood Vessels In World's Largest T. Rex
Despite the fact that much of the current research in paleontology focuses on trying to find traces of organic remains in fossils, dinosaur DNA has unfortunately never been recovered.
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New Study Traces T-Rex’s Origins to Asia and Links Gigantic Size to Climate Shift
A new study led by UCL researchers reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most iconic dinosaurs, evolved in North America but descended from ancestors that migrated from Asia over 70 million years ago. The study also connects T. rex's enormous size to global cooling after a major climatic peak 92 million years ago. As other predators died out, ...
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T-Rex Luxury Bags? Scientists Plan To Use Leather From Dinosaur DNA
Using T-Rex collagen as a blueprint, the researchers are hoping to develop the first example of leather, created from an extinct species.
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Researchers Challenge Claims of 'Leather-Like' T. rex Skin
VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown "T. rex leather" made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and pre...
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Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossils Are Being Horded by Private Buyers, Study Claims
A new study has found that the private trade in Tyrannosaurus rex fossils is hampering researchers' understanding of the iconic Cretaceous predator. Thomas Carr, an associate professor of biology at Carthage College, found that there are now more scientifically valuable T. rex specimens in private or commercial ownership than in public museums and ...
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3 US School Children Discover Rare T. Rex Fossil: ''My Friends Don't Believe Me''
The discovery has now been turned into a documentary narrated by Sir Sam Neill, who famously portrayed Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films.
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Fossil Found In US Represents New Dinosaur Species. See Pics
Scientists reassessing a partial skull first unearthed in 1983 in southeastern New Mexico have concluded that the fossil represents a new species of Tyrannosaurus.
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Study Sheds New Light On T. Rex, Most Famous Of All Dinosaurs
There were at least 150 distinct features in the smaller dinosaurs that set them apart from T. rexes, said the study.
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Tyrannosaurus Rex Could Bite With The Force Of 3 Cars Or 8,000 Pounds
Scientists have come up with one more reason to be amazed by Tyrannosaurus rex. When the huge carnivorous dinosaur took a bite, it did so with an awe-inspiring force equal to the weight of three small cars, enabling it to crunch bones with ease.
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Electric Bike Maker Mugen Unveils E REX Concept
Japanese tuner and electric motorcycle maker Mugen has made a name for itself, more so after their electric racebike Shinden won three consecutive outings of the TT Zero event at the Isle of Man TT. Now, latest news confirms that Mugen is hard at work developing an electric motocross bike in collaboration with Honda. Mugen unveiled the E REX concep...
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Jurassic World: ILM on the Visual Effects Challenge With the Chris Pratt-Starrer
With production set to begin on a sequel for 2015's Chris Pratt-starrer Jurassic World, we spoke with the films animation supervisor on how they brought the animals to life.
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After 66 Million Years, Time For A Checkup
Sometimes even a ferocious dinosaur has to go to the hospital.
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New Evidence Of How T. Rex Became King Of The Dinosaurs
A newly discovered cousin of the T. rex may explain how the legendary dinosaur leapt in size to become undisputed king of the food chain, scientists said Monday.
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The Dinosaur That Had Sharks For Dinner
There once was a dinosaur, bigger than a T. rex, looked like a mix of duck and crocodile, that swam with the sharks -- and ate them for dinner.
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No Lie: Dinosaur Dubbed 'Pinocchio Rex' Would Eat You Alive
Its nickname may sound funny - "Pinocchio rex" - but it probably would not have been wise to laugh at this strange, long-snouted cousin of the famous meat-eating dinosaur T. rex as it easily could have eaten you alive.
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Physicist Discovers Preserved Blood Vessels In World's Largest T. Rex
Despite the fact that much of the current research in paleontology focuses on trying to find traces of organic remains in fossils, dinosaur DNA has unfortunately never been recovered.
-
New Study Traces T-Rex’s Origins to Asia and Links Gigantic Size to Climate Shift
A new study led by UCL researchers reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most iconic dinosaurs, evolved in North America but descended from ancestors that migrated from Asia over 70 million years ago. The study also connects T. rex's enormous size to global cooling after a major climatic peak 92 million years ago. As other predators died out, ...
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T-Rex Luxury Bags? Scientists Plan To Use Leather From Dinosaur DNA
Using T-Rex collagen as a blueprint, the researchers are hoping to develop the first example of leather, created from an extinct species.
-
Researchers Challenge Claims of 'Leather-Like' T. rex Skin
VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown "T. rex leather" made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and pre...
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Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossils Are Being Horded by Private Buyers, Study Claims
A new study has found that the private trade in Tyrannosaurus rex fossils is hampering researchers' understanding of the iconic Cretaceous predator. Thomas Carr, an associate professor of biology at Carthage College, found that there are now more scientifically valuable T. rex specimens in private or commercial ownership than in public museums and ...
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3 US School Children Discover Rare T. Rex Fossil: ''My Friends Don't Believe Me''
The discovery has now been turned into a documentary narrated by Sir Sam Neill, who famously portrayed Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films.
-
Fossil Found In US Represents New Dinosaur Species. See Pics
Scientists reassessing a partial skull first unearthed in 1983 in southeastern New Mexico have concluded that the fossil represents a new species of Tyrannosaurus.
-
Study Sheds New Light On T. Rex, Most Famous Of All Dinosaurs
There were at least 150 distinct features in the smaller dinosaurs that set them apart from T. rexes, said the study.
-
Tyrannosaurus Rex Could Bite With The Force Of 3 Cars Or 8,000 Pounds
Scientists have come up with one more reason to be amazed by Tyrannosaurus rex. When the huge carnivorous dinosaur took a bite, it did so with an awe-inspiring force equal to the weight of three small cars, enabling it to crunch bones with ease.
-
Electric Bike Maker Mugen Unveils E REX Concept
Japanese tuner and electric motorcycle maker Mugen has made a name for itself, more so after their electric racebike Shinden won three consecutive outings of the TT Zero event at the Isle of Man TT. Now, latest news confirms that Mugen is hard at work developing an electric motocross bike in collaboration with Honda. Mugen unveiled the E REX concep...
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Jurassic World: ILM on the Visual Effects Challenge With the Chris Pratt-Starrer
With production set to begin on a sequel for 2015's Chris Pratt-starrer Jurassic World, we spoke with the films animation supervisor on how they brought the animals to life.
-
After 66 Million Years, Time For A Checkup
Sometimes even a ferocious dinosaur has to go to the hospital.
-
New Evidence Of How T. Rex Became King Of The Dinosaurs
A newly discovered cousin of the T. rex may explain how the legendary dinosaur leapt in size to become undisputed king of the food chain, scientists said Monday.
-
The Dinosaur That Had Sharks For Dinner
There once was a dinosaur, bigger than a T. rex, looked like a mix of duck and crocodile, that swam with the sharks -- and ate them for dinner.
-
No Lie: Dinosaur Dubbed 'Pinocchio Rex' Would Eat You Alive
Its nickname may sound funny - "Pinocchio rex" - but it probably would not have been wise to laugh at this strange, long-snouted cousin of the famous meat-eating dinosaur T. rex as it easily could have eaten you alive.
