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Scientist Spotlight
Paul Sereno

10 Living Paleontologists Who Are Changing the Way We See Dinosaurs

The field of paleontology has undergone dramatic transformations in recent decades, with revolutionary discoveries challenging long-held beliefs about dinosaurs and their world. Today’s leading paleontologists combine traditional fossil hunting with cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary approaches to paint an increasingly vibrant and accurate picture of Earth’s prehistoric rulers. From feathered dinosaurs to extinction theories, these ten ...

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Scientist Spotlight
Back in the ’70s, Walter Alvarez spotted a strange clay layer in Italy—uncovering the clue that linked dinosaur extinction to a cosmic catastrophe!

10 Dinosaur Discoveries and the Scientists Who Made Them

The study of dinosaurs has captivated human imagination since the first formal scientific descriptions in the early 19th century. These magnificent creatures that once dominated Earth have been gradually revealed to us through the dedicated work of paleontologists who have spent their careers uncovering the secrets of prehistoric life. From accidental findings by amateur fossil ...

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Fossils & Fieldwork
selective focus photography of person holding stone

Who Gets Credit When Fossils Are Found by Accident?

The discovery of fossils represents one of the most tangible connections to Earth’s distant past, offering invaluable insights into extinct species and ancient ecosystems. While many fossil discoveries result from methodical scientific expeditions, some of the most significant finds throughout history have occurred entirely by accident. When construction workers unearth dinosaur bones while excavating a ...

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Scientist Spotlight
Dinosaur hunting in western Canada (1966)

6 Unsung Heroes Behind the Biggest Fossil Finds in History

In the annals of paleontology, we often celebrate the scientists who analyze and interpret ancient remains, while overlooking those who initially discovered these prehistoric treasures. Behind many groundbreaking fossil discoveries stand individuals whose names rarely grace museum placards or textbook pages. These unsung heroes—from amateur collectors to field assistants—have fundamentally altered our understanding of Earth’s ...

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Fossils & Fieldwork
Airscribing upper teeth in skull fragment

From Shovel to Science: The Tools Behind Every Dinosaur Dig

Unearthing the remnants of creatures that roamed Earth millions of years ago requires far more than luck and determination. Modern paleontology combines traditional excavation techniques with cutting-edge technology to carefully locate, extract, and preserve dinosaur fossils. What began as simple digging expeditions in the 19th century has evolved into a sophisticated scientific endeavor requiring specialized ...

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Dinosaur Science & Theories
Shrinking and Expanding Dinosaurs

The Dinosaur Family Tree Is a Mess—And That Might Be a Good Thing

For over a century, paleontologists have been working to organize dinosaurs into a comprehensive family tree, placing each species in its proper evolutionary context. This taxonomic framework has been the backbone of dinosaur science, helping researchers understand relationships between different dinosaur groups and how they evolved over millions of years. But in recent years, dramatic ...

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Dino Descendants
Cape Barren geese (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) in flight Kangaroo Island

The Evolutionary Fluke That Led to Flight

Flight is one of nature’s most extraordinary achievements. Across millions of years, evolution has produced four distinct groups of flying vertebrates: birds, bats, pterosaurs, and, most recently discovered, certain gliding dinosaurs. But the ability to defy gravity didn’t emerge as a deliberate evolutionary goal—rather, it arose through a series of coincidental adaptations that proved advantageous ...

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Fossils & Fieldwork
a close up of a single strand of food

How Ancient DNA Fragments Are Reshaping Dinosaur Evolution

Buried beneath layers of sediment and time, microscopic remnants of prehistoric life are changing our understanding of dinosaurs and their evolutionary story. Recent advancements in paleogenetics and molecular analysis techniques have allowed scientists to extract, sequence, and analyze fragments of ancient DNA, challenging long-held assumptions about dinosaur evolution. What was once considered impossible—retrieving genetic material ...

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Scientist Spotlight
Paul Sereno with Sinornithomimus

5 Museum Curators Who Built Iconic Dinosaur Exhibits Around the World

The world’s most captivating dinosaur exhibits don’t materialize by accident—they represent the culmination of scientific expertise, artistic vision, and curatorial brilliance. Behind every awe-inspiring prehistoric display stands a dedicated curator who transforms fossil collections into immersive journeys through Earth’s distant past. These museum professionals blend rigorous paleontological accuracy with innovative storytelling techniques to create exhibits ...