Science Vs Jurassic Park: Hold On to Your Butts
Nov 18, 2021
Could we really bring dinosaurs back to life? Scientists are exploring de-extinction, using CRISPR and even chicken DNA to potentially resurrect woolly mammoths and maybe T-Rex. Discover how Hollywood's portrayal of dinosaurs differs from scientific reality and learn about a paleontologist who inspired these fantastical visions. From discovering red blood cells in fossils to the ethical dilemmas of cloning and reviving ancient traits, this discussion is equal parts thrilling and hilarious, with amusing dinosaur sounds thrown in.
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Horner's Early Dinosaur Love
- Jack Horner, renowned paleontologist, developed a passion for dinosaurs at a young age.
- He found his first dinosaur bone at eight and a full skeleton by thirteen.
Feathered, Colorful Dinosaurs
- Horner's vision of dinosaurs differs greatly from their typical portrayal, influenced by his understanding of their evolution into birds.
- He envisions them as feathered, colorful creatures, engaging in complex behaviors like drumming and dancing.
The Smelly T-Rex Fossil
- A T-Rex fossil discovered in Montana had an unusual smell, noticed by Mary Schweitzer.
- Further investigation revealed red, round objects resembling blood cells, sparking hope for dinosaur DNA.
