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The documentary features a panel discussion moderated by Michael Greshko, focusing on recent advancements in dinosaur paleontology. The panel includes experts like Bart Engine Bullar from Yale and Jingmai O'Connor from the Field Museum, who discuss how new fossil discoveries and technologies have transformed the understanding of dinosaurs. The conversation shows the significant changes in the field over the past few decades, emphasizing the impact of new methods such as paleochemistry on the study of dinosaur evolution.
The panelists share their insights on the importance of open data sharing in paleontology, with ongoing collaborations among researchers to enhance the study of dinosaurs. The discussion reflects a collective excitement about the future of paleontology, driven by innovative research and the continuous unveiling of new fossil material that challenges previous perceptions of dinosaur biology and behavior.
Why Watch
- •Meet leading paleontologists from top institutions.
- •Find out how new technologies are changing dinosaur research.
- •See the latest fossil discoveries that reshape dinosaur evolution.
Did You Know
•Jingmai O'Connor became the associate curator of fossil reptiles on October 2020.
•Bart Engine Bullar is the curator of paleontology at the Peabody Museum.
•Ryan Carney is both a paleontologist and an epidemiologist.
•The field of paleochemistry is emerging as a new method in paleontology.
Perfect For
Dinosaur enthusiastsScience educatorsPaleontology students