Bringing Dinosaurs to Life - Using Innovative Techniques and Methods in Vertebrate Palaeontology

Explore innovative techniques and methods in vertebrate palaeontology in this informative lecture by Dr. Verónica Díez Díaz from the Museum of Natural History, Leibniz. Discover how palaeontologists uncover the mysteries of dinosaur movement, strength, and brain structure using cutting-edge technologies like digitization, biomechanical analysis, and finite element analysis. Delve into the world of digital specimens, biodiversity collection networks, and various digitizing techniques including Arctic scanners and photogrammetry. Learn about retro deformation and modulation techniques used to study mounted skeletons and fossils. Examine case studies on famous dinosaurs like Diplodocus and T. rex, challenging popular misconceptions from films like Jurassic Park. Investigate the importance of studying juvenile dinosaurs and sauropods. Explore the potential of virtual reality in paleontology outreach and education. Gain insights into the future of paleontological collections, the ongoing debates surrounding Spinosaurus and T. rex, and the fascinating world of pneumatized dinosaurs. Understand how range of motion studies and muscle origin and insertion analyses contribute to our evolving understanding of these prehistoric creatures.