Tag: Paleontology/Geobiology
March 24, 2011
Highlights of Paleontology at UT Austin
2008: Early hominid Lucy CT-scanned 2001: Fossil fetus of an Elephant bird CT-scanned and reconstructed without breaking egg shell 1999: Non-vertebrate Paleontology Lab established 1997:…
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Why Do We Need Paleontology?
Paleontology has been a central part of geology since British scientist William Smith first showed that geological strata could be identified based on the fossils…
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Enduring Excellence: Breadth and Depth Mark UT Austin’s Paleontology Program as One of the Best
At a time when university paleontology programs are being downsized or eliminated, The University of Texas at Austin’s is thriving. The program recently added Julia…
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2011
Fossil Time Capsules: Unwrapping Depression Era Fossil Stashes Yields New Discoveries
Let’s say you’re a budding young paleontologist looking to make your mark. The first thing you have to do is pack up your shovel and…
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