Randall Irmis

Posted Tue, 06/21/2022 - 3:17pm

NHMU Dinosaur Stars in Jurassic World Dominion

One of the most striking dinosaurs to appear in Jurassic World Dominion is the horned dinosaur Nasutoceratops titusi, the only fossil specimen of which can be found here at NHMU.

Tags: paleontology

Posted Wed, 12/09/2020 - 9:00am

Where Are Pterosaurs on the Reptile Family Tree?

The research of NHMU's Chief Curator Randy Irmis and his colleagues is published in the journal Nature.

Tags: paleontology

Posted Mon, 07/13/2020 - 9:00am

Did Climate Change Help Dinosaurs Get Their Start?

Geologists and paleontologists have good reason to suspect that climate change might play a role in dinosaur origins.

Posted Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:44am

Two-Legged Crocodile Ancestors Once Roamed Utah

Study released this week on 2003 specimen of Poposaurus, found in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.

Tags: paleontology

Posted Wed, 06/20/2018 - 11:40am

NHMU Research Update, June 2018

A quick summary of the wide-ranging research happening now at NHMU.

Posted Wed, 03/07/2018 - 12:24pm

Carolyn Levitt-Bussian Recognized for Distinguished Service

NHMU Collections Manager Carrie Levitt-Bussian wins the Amos Award.

Tags: celebrating women in science

Posted Wed, 06/07/2017 - 6:13pm

Science beyond the headlines

A new study adds evidence to one hypothesis about why so many bones ended up at Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry.

Tags: paleontology

Posted Tue, 09/13/2016 - 12:49pm

Top 5 Dinosaur Myths

NHMU Curator of Paleontology, Randy Irmis, helps to clarify some common misconceptions about dinosaurs.

Tags: paleontology