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What exactly IS a fossil? Can a fossil be a plant, or a footprint? Does a fossil have to be a dinosaur? From beautiful amber to ancient DNA, the fossil record of Earth stretches back hundreds of millions of years. In this video, Macauley Curator Roger Benson explains how a fossil is different from a skeleton, and shows many of the types of fossils that have helped paleontologists to understand the history of life on our planet. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eXCe8YgF

Discover what ancient rainforests can tell us about our planet's history—thanks to coal! Smithsonian Magazine dives into how some of the world's oldest tropical rainforest fossils are incredibly well-preserved within coal seams. Coal isn't just powering our world; it's a fascinating time capsule that helps us understand the earth's past. Learn more about this intriguing intersection of energy and paleontology. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/EtlC50PLf56 #CoalFact #CoalPower #PaleontologyMeetsEnergy

A fantastic write up about the scope and application of palaeontology. A few of my fav key points: - it's about more than just discoveries - it's about more than dinosaurs 😆 - we have a 3.5 billion year fossil record to explore how life responds to crisis, with application to modern day problems - paleontology is a STEM gateway 🙌 https://lnkd.in/eF_qK73V

Are you able to quickly and reliably tell which skeletons in a natural history museum are dinosaurs and which ones are not a dinosaur? Dr. Brian Curtice, dinosaur paleontologist, gives you a few quick simple tricks on how you can do just that! #Whatisadinosaur #dinosaur #paleontology #dinosaurbones #dinosaurskeleton #fossilcrates

🔷 Today, I am diving into the fascinating world of fossils and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Did you know that da Vinci was a pioneer in paleontology, the study of fossils? Historically, the origins of ichnology (the study of trace fossils) and body fossil paleontology were separated, with the latter being attributed to the Renaissance and the former to the 19th century. 🔷 However, I found that Leonardo ingeniously used trace fossils to complement his hypotheses on body fossils and their relationship with host sediment. This has led me to establish a line of continuity between the two main branches of paleontology, united by the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. He truly was the founding father of modern palaeontology! Check my paper: Baucon. LEONARDO DA VINCI, THE FOUNDING FATHER OF ICHNOLOGY. PALAIOS 2010;; 25 (6): 361–367. doi: https://bit.ly/4awELOT

Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, China is set to be the world's highest bridge when completed in June 2025. The 2.9 km-long steel girder suspension bridge will be part of an expressway in Guizhou, with a height of 625 meters from the bottom of the gorge to the bridge deck. Will reduce crossing time of the canyon from approximately 70 minutes to just about a minute. Construction started around 2 years ago. Video credit: ChinaFocus You may also like these innovations on Superinnovators today: - Underwater bot inspired by the penquin - Silent flight edges closer to take off, according to new research - To understand cognition—and its dysfunction—neuroscientists must learn its rhythms - Paleontology: Discovery of new ancient giant snake in India Check out these stories here: https://lnkd.in/ggiQ6Cu2 #innovation #creativity #technology #future

Fossils offer a remarkable glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the diverse organisms that once roamed the Earth. From bones and teeth to entire preserved animals, fossils come in various forms, each with its own unique preservation process. In this article, we will delve into the different types of fossils, shedding light on their formation and significance in paleontological studies. https://lnkd.in/dXgye4WR

Over the last few months I have added posts to this series - fossil morphology for sedimentologists, outlining the main morphological elements of major macrofossil invertebrate groups - eight groups so far. This kind of information is useful for initial field IDs (but not specific taxonomies). I still have important groups like stromatoporids, bryozoa, calcareous algae, and cirripedes ()barnacles) to add. You can access each post article from: Paleontology for sedimentologists - https://lnkd.in/gzcw99-h or Describing sedimentary rocks - https://lnkd.in/gNUiBDmD

Fossils offer a remarkable glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the diverse organisms that once roamed the Earth. From bones and teeth to entire preserved animals, fossils come in various forms, each with its own unique preservation process. In this article, we will delve into the different types of fossils, shedding light on their formation and significance in paleontological studies. https://lnkd.in/dXgye4WR

In the latest #CASChronicles, we join the #USFBulls in Dr. Ryan Carney's Digital Dinosaurs course that uses present-day technology to bring the past to life, allowing them to engage in hands-on training of the cutting-edge digital tools used in paleontology. 🦕🦴 Learn more about the students' experiences and discover how this course can apply to multiple disciplines on our news site, CAS Chronicles ➡️https://ow.ly/5RLk50SgWR3