ORNL neutron bone imaging brings T. rex to life (VIDEO)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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University of Regina scientists used neutrons at ORNL to map preserved soft tissue in an unhealed T. rex rib. Iron rich blood and the salty marsh where the animal died helped preserve the delicate structures, and neutrons’ sensitivity to light elements made these long-hidden details visible.

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This animation contains an image published under CC BY 4.0 International Deed and altered in accordance with the license. Phoenix Pleasant/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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