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Scientists solve 75-million-year-old dinosaur ‘murder mystery’

Scientists solve 75-million-year-old dinosaur ‘murder mystery’

By Stephen Beech Tyrannosaurus rex was the ultimate cannibal — feeding on the carcasses of dead relatives, new research reveals. While tyrannosaurs are often portrayed as fearsome apex predators, a new study has uncovered a more practical side to the King of the Dinosaurs. State-of-the-art 3D scans of

Hellgate Gem & Mineral Show brings rocks from around the world to Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. — Vendors gathered at the Hellgate Gem & Mineral Show to showcase geology's finest specimens, offering something for every rock enthusiast. "We have fossils and other Lake Missoula artifacts, speaker here, and then in the vendor area, we have 24 different vendors, from Montana, Idaho and

Adorable baby dinosaur so cute it’s named after Korean cartoon

Adorable baby dinosaur so cute it’s named after Korean cartoon

By Dean Murray A newly discovered baby dinosaur is so cute it has been named after a famous cartoon character. The species honors one of South Korea’s most beloved characters, Dooly the Little Dinosaur. Officially called Doolysaurus huhmini, it is the first new dinosaur species discovered in Korea in

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.

Traveling T. rex exhibit makes stop at Museum of the Rockies

Traveling T. rex exhibit makes stop at Museum of the Rockies

At 13 feet high with each of its teeth the size of a banana, SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) has stomped its way into the Museum of the Rockies (MOR). “SUE: The T. rex Experience” exhibit — which arrived at the MOR on Feb. 8 — features a full-scale cast