Scientists in Action - Imaging the Ancient World
Offered By: Denver Museum of Nature & Science via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the cutting-edge techniques used by paleontologists to uncover ancient mysteries in this 43-minute video from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Discover how microCT scanners and powerful computers in the Digital Research Lab create vivid, interactive animations that allow researchers to peer inside rock formations and examine minute details of fossil fragments. Join lead technician Lindsay Dougan for an insider's look at the museum's advanced imaging tools and their role in revealing hidden features of ancient specimens. Learn how these technologies are revolutionizing paleontological research and gain insights into the process of deciphering the ancient world. Engage with experts through a Q&A session and broaden your understanding of modern paleontological methods.
Syllabus
Scientists in Action: Imaging the Ancient World
Taught by
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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