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The Dueling Dinosaurs are exceptionally preserved. Every bone remains in life position. This incredible preservation suggests that these two dinosaurs were entombed by sediment as fleshed-out carcasses and not just skeletons. Through the process of fossilization, the bones of these animals were mineralized in exceptional condition, while the soft tissues (e.g., skin, muscle and feathers)… Read More >

The Dueling Dinosaurs are exceptional. Both skeletons bear evidence of soft tissue preservation. But how much of the original material is there? One technique we can apply to identify the presence of soft tissues such as skin on our specimen is handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). XRF is used to determine the chemical composition of materials…. Read More >

Since 1987, educators from across North Carolina have been inspired by Museum-run trips to outstanding natural areas such as Belize, Ecuador and Yellowstone National Park. Their students can follow along and ask questions as the educators post daily blogs from the field, and educators return to their classes excited to share new science content and… Read More >

Gathering seashells is one of the delights of a beach trip; everyone knows the feeling of spotting something beautiful among a seemingly infinite array of colors and shapes dotting the shoreline. Generations have trusted Hugh Porter’s ,”Seashells of North Carolina” to help identify favorite shells. This revised and expanded edition from the experts at North… Read More >

Summer exhibition mixes fascinating stories with urgent messages about pollinators. [RALEIGH, N.C.] — Transform into bees, bats and butterflies and get your game on in the vibrant world of “Amazing Pollinators,” opening at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday, June 15. The centerpiece of this unique, bilingual (English and Spanish) exhibit is… Read More >