Science fairs are a great time to get your hands dirty, sometimes literally. Students become acquainted with the scientific method, the process of experimentation, and their favorite science subjects. Students that love dinosaurs may want to find a paleontology science…
A common question directed to paleontologists is why is paleontology important? Why does it matter to us when other sciences seem more relevant? Paleontology is not flashy like other sciences. Those that create medicine or allow us to travel to…
For many budding paleontologists, both young and old, the idea of finding your first fossil goes something like this: a bright day, full of opportunity. You look down and, amazingly, something just happens to catch your eye. In the flash…
What do you buy a kid who loves dinosaurs? With the sheer volume of options, it can become overwhelming. Our guide will help you find the perfect gift for your child. In another article, we explain that children who love…
Are dinosaurs in the Bible? This question is fairly common. Many creationists cite the Book of Job, which describes two enormous creatures: Behemoth and Leviathan. Are Behemoth and Leviathan dinosaurs? Through our knowledge of dinosaurs and geologic time, it is…
Battle at Big Rock marks an unprecedented step in the Jurassic Park franchise. Today, fans received a small tease of dinosaur action during the three-year gap between Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom and the untitled 2021 sequel. The short film first…
Are you looking for a rewarding career exploring ancient life? You are among the millions of people who are interested in paleontology careers. A fascination with extinct life often begins in childhood. Unfortunately, that fascination tends to fade over time….
The Utahraptor Project can shed light on a gruesome prehistoric dual. Death at the end of a 9-inch scythe was the fate of many unfortunate dinosaurs around 124 million years ago. Utahraptor ostrommaysorum was undoubtedly one of the most terrifying…
When you hear the word ‘dinosaur’ what comes to mind? You are likely to describe them by using one of the common examples of dinosaurs in media. Many of us remember a particular movie or book we viewed as a…
The hype surrounding this movie hearkens back to the time surrounding The Lost World Jurassic Park, with an abundance of merchandise; toys, games, Jeep commercials, candy, and more heralding the release of the fifth sequel in the franchise. All of…
The Jurassic World movie revived a franchise that lay dormant for fourteen years. After the mixed critical reception of the prior sequels, Universal put the Jurassic Park series on hold. While numerous scripts were presented, none of them gained enough…
The Jurassic Park 3 movie brought advanced CGI and animatronic dinosaurs of the new millennium. The story takes place four years after the events of The Lost World. The dinosaurs still inhabit the island of Isla Sorna. Naturally, the news…