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90-million-year-old fossil of ‘missing link’ bird-like dinosaur discovered

90-million-year-old fossil of ‘missing link’ bird-like dinosaur discovered

By Stephen Beech The 90-million-year-old fossil of a tiny bird-like dinosaur has rewritten history, say scientists. They described the discovery of a near complete skeleton of Alnashetri cerropoliciensis as the “missing link” for a mysterious group of prehistoric animals. The identification of the fossil was made

Newly discovered dinosaur was ‘hell heron’ that feasted on fish

Newly discovered dinosaur was ‘hell heron’ that feasted on fish

By Stephen Beech A newly discovered scimitar-crested dinosaur was a "hell heron" that fed on fish despite living hundreds of miles from the sea. The "astonishing" first indisputable evidence of a new species of Spinosaurus in over a century was found in a remote desert

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

A children’s science fair brought families to campus last Thursday evening for interactive demonstrations and outreach led by MSU science departments and community organizations. The event featured a range of science activities designed to engage participants through touch, experimentation and conversation. Stations were hosted by educators, graduate students and

Disabled Students Deserve a Fully Accessible Campus

Disabled Students Deserve a Fully Accessible Campus

I was labeled physically disabled when I left the hospital after having back surgery at the age of 12. Within six weeks, I was back in middle school. Today, I am thriving at MSU and enjoying activities such as hiking, fishing and digging up dinosaurs, with my only accommodation being

‘Combining the old and new’: paleontologist merges modern technology with research

Paleontologist Haviv Avrahami is using digital technologies to transform his field. As the Museum of the Rockies (MOR)’s digital collections and field specialist, Avrahami presented his research and the developments he has made in paleontology last Thursday, Nov. 6. During the talk, he explained his role at the MOR.

MSU student discovers new species of Tyrannosaur dinosaur

MSU student discovers new species of Tyrannosaur dinosaur

Imagine you are walking along the Judith River Formation in Valley County. It’s Northeastern Montana, the air is dry and the rocks crumble under your feet as you walk. The sandstone cliffs of this geologic site loom above you and you think about the fossils that have been discovered

Museum of the Rockies' "Savage Ancient Seas" opens

Museum of the Rockies' "Savage Ancient Seas" opens

With a 45 foot-long Tylosaurus suspended from the ceiling and numerous marine creatures greeting you at the entrance, the new “Savage Ancient Seas” exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies will not disappoint. The exhibit opened on Saturday, Jan. 23, and features more than 30 prehistoric casts and a