Articles for author: Lovely Aquino

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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 ...

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Dinosaur Profiles
Oculudentavis

Meet the Smallest Dinosaur Ever Discovered: The Hummingbird-Sized Oculudentavis

In the world of paleontology, discoveries constantly reshape our understanding of prehistoric life. Among these findings, few have been as fascinating as Oculudentavis khaungraae, a tiny creature that stunned scientists when it was first identified in 2020. Preserved in amber from Myanmar dating back approximately 99 million years, this diminutive animal was initially believed to ...

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Dinosaur Science & Theories
Maiasaura herd

7 Ways Science Writers Are Rewriting What We Thought We Knew About Dinosaurs

The world of paleontology is constantly evolving, with new discoveries frequently challenging our long-held assumptions about dinosaurs. Science writers play a crucial role in translating complex research findings into accessible knowledge for the public, helping reshape our collective understanding of these magnificent prehistoric creatures. Over the past few decades, what we thought we knew about ...

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Fossils & Fieldwork
The fossils from Cretaceous age found in Lebanon

Why Dating Rocks Around Fossils Is Just as Important as the Fossils Themselves

Fossils provide us with windows into Earth’s ancient past, preserving the remains of organisms that lived millions or even billions of years ago. While these preserved remnants captivate our imagination and fill museum displays, the rocks that entomb them often receive less attention from the public. However, for paleontologists and geologists, dating these surrounding rocks ...

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Dinosaur Profiles
Compsognathus

Tiny but Deadly: The Smallest Predatory Dinosaurs in Prehistory

When we think of dinosaurs, colossal beasts like Tyrannosaurus rex and Brachiosaurus often come to mind. However, the prehistoric world was also home to remarkably small predatory dinosaurs that wielded outsized influence in their ecosystems. These diminutive hunters proved that lethal efficiency didn’t always require massive size. From the chicken-sized Compsognathus to the cat-sized Microraptor, ...

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Fossils & Fieldwork
Archaeopteryx fossil

The Transitional Tail: Why This Fossil May Show Dinosaurs Turning Into Birds

In the grand narrative of evolution, few transformations capture our imagination like the emergence of birds from dinosaur ancestors. Among the most compelling pieces of evidence in this evolutionary puzzle is a remarkable fossil discovery that paleontologists have dubbed “the transitional tail.” This extraordinary specimen provides a rare glimpse into one of evolution’s most dramatic ...

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Dino Culture & Pop Media
Two happy sisters reading a dinosaur book outdoors near a lighthouse.

Journalists Making Dinosaurs Mainstream Again — and Why It Matters

In recent years, a fascinating shift has occurred in science journalism. Dinosaurs, those magnificent creatures that once ruled our planet, are experiencing a renaissance in public attention. This revival isn’t happening in Hollywood studios or university paleontology departments, but through the determined efforts of journalists who are bringing prehistoric life back into our everyday consciousness. ...

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Dinosaur Science & Theories
Two bird-like dinosaurs on a rock

Did This Dinosaur Glide Like a Flying Squirrel?

Among the many extraordinary adaptations that emerged during the dinosaur era, few capture the imagination quite like the possibility of gliding dinosaurs. Recent paleontological discoveries have sparked intense scientific debate about whether certain dinosaur species may have developed membrane-like structures that allowed them to glide between trees, similar to modern flying squirrels. This fascinating evolutionary ...