Lawrence Whitmer
Paleontologist who wrote a News & Views piece on the Nanotyrannus–T. rex debate and discusses the new study and its implications for tyrannosaur evolution.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 29min
Meet the ‘Wee-rex’. Tiny tyrannosaur is its own species
In this engaging discussion, paleontologist Lawrence Whitmer tackles the Nanotyrannus debate, revealing it as a distinct species rather than a juvenile T. rex, based on new fossil evidence. Reporter Nick Petridge-Howe and researcher Bruno Simões shed light on a promising antiprogestin therapy trial that shows potential in preventing breast cancer by altering tissue markers. The conversation delves into the implications for future cancer treatment, making it a must-listen for science enthusiasts.
