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One of science’s biggest mysteries could be solved by fossilised feather in dinosaur dung

By studying this feather, researchers have found clues that help explain why birds are the only group of dinosaurs that survived the mass extinction

The Independent UK · Sep 11

T. Rex or a squirrel? A bizarre dinosaur discovery is challenging what we know about ancient predators

A new fossil discovery from northwestern China suggests a feathered, four-winged dinosaur may have preyed on ancient birds about 120 million years ago. The species, Jian changmaensis, a microraptor relative, was found at a site filled with clustered bird bones that resemble owl pellets. Researchers believe it could be the…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Strange dinosaur species found with hundreds of stones in its throat named after funk band

Species named after techno-funk duo Chromeo could be key to understanding how a small group of dinosaurs survived extinction

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Field Museum redefines the face of science with new exhibition

The second installment of the exhibition highlights the story of “punk rock paleontologist” Jingmai O’Connor, the museum’s dinosaur curator.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

Ancient Bird Feathers Reveal Extinctions Linked To Moulting Process

Feathers preserved in amber shed light on how moulting contributed to the demise of certain bird species

Zenger · Jul 13, 2023

Community rallies to raise money for nightlife legend’s cancer treatment, order of mayoral ballot decided and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

The Field’s Sue lends a hand to paleontologists studying why T. Rex arms are so short

T. rex’s arm will be CT scanned Wednesday at the University of Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022

Jeholornis, A Creature From 120 Million Years Ago Was A Bird & Dinosaur Combo

New research revealed a creature millions of years ago was among the earliest examples of dinosaurs evolving into birds

Zenger · Nov 11, 2022

What Caused Holes in Sue the T. Rex’s Jawbone? Scientists Are Stumped

Sue, the biggest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed, no doubt was a fearsome beast when this predator prowled what is now South Dakota about 67 million years ago at the twilight of the age of dinosaurs. But even this huge dinosaur, whose fossils are displayed at the Field Museum…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

Bird That Lived 120 Million Years Ago Was First To Eat Fruit

The findings were published in the journal eLife.

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022