The skin of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur “mummy” was actually a perfect clay mask

The skin of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur “mummy” was actually a perfect clay mask

The Lance Formation in eastern Wyoming is rich in prehistoric fossils. And one area in particular — less than 10 kilometers (6 miles) in diameter — has yielded scientists at least half a dozen remarkably well-preserved specimens of dinosaurs with scaly skin, hooves and spines. Paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno and his colleagues have dubbed it … Read more

Dinosaur “mummies” prove that some dinos had hooves

Dinosaur “mummies” prove that some dinos had hooves

For the first time, paleontologists have successfully reconstructed the profiles of two massive duck-billed dinosaurs, down to their stony skin and unexpected hooves. Based in part on remains found decades ago in the Wyoming lowlands Edmontosaurus annectens the specimens were preserved only because of the extremely rare, delicate process of “mummification”. Meet the ducklings About … Read more

Comedy and crime struggles combine forces on police learning leadership skills

Comedy and crime struggles combine forces on police learning leadership skills

Chicago (AP) – Three dozen Police Captains Captains in Chicago Conference Hall to play the game: they have to start a sentence with the last word their partner used. Many exchange is unconscious, full of craftsmanship using heavy words and laughter. However, the improvisation game eventually makes sense. “What we are trying to do is … Read more