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American Museum of Natural History unveils Titanosaur
POSTED 18 Jan 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
Titanosaur stretches 122ft and is sure to be popular with visitors Credit: American Museum of Natural History
New York’s American Museum of Natural History has unveiled a first at the museum; Titanosaur – the largest ever dinosaur to go on display.
Opened to the public on Friday (15 January), the humongous dinosaur – which stretches 122ft (37.2m) – is so large its head sticks out of the room it will now call home.
Excavated in 2014 in Argentina, the one-of-a-kind dinosaur is so newly discovered it is yet to have been given a scientific name.
The entire dinosaur weighs around 70 tons, meaning it would be too heavy to mount and display. Instead the museum called on Research Casting International (RCI) to create a replica version made of fibreglass. RCI digitally scanned the fossilised bones in Argentina – some still being excavated – to 3D print the gargantuan beast. Each bone has been replicated to perfection, with 10 to 15 scans of each piece to ensure accuracy.
"This is probably a young adult, so it's not even full grown," said paleontologist Michael Novacek. "There may be bigger dinosaurs found in the future. We don't know."
In addition to the giant replica, one femur found at the excavation site will be among five original fossils on temporary view with the Titanosaur. The temporary exhibition will be on display at the museum until 19 January 2020.
One femur found at the excavation site will be among five original fossils on temporary view with the Titanosaur Credit: American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History planning US$325m expansion POSTED 16 Dec 2014. BY Tom Anstey New York’s American Museum of Natural History is planning a major expansion
with the addition of a US$325m (€261m, £207m), six storey building, intended
to expand the institution’s role for scientific research and education.
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and
wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative
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American Museum of Natural History unveils Titanosaur
POSTED 18 Jan 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
Titanosaur stretches 122ft and is sure to be popular with visitors Credit: American Museum of Natural History
New York’s American Museum of Natural History has unveiled a first at the museum; Titanosaur – the largest ever dinosaur to go on display.
Opened to the public on Friday (15 January), the humongous dinosaur – which stretches 122ft (37.2m) – is so large its head sticks out of the room it will now call home.
Excavated in 2014 in Argentina, the one-of-a-kind dinosaur is so newly discovered it is yet to have been given a scientific name.
The entire dinosaur weighs around 70 tons, meaning it would be too heavy to mount and display. Instead the museum called on Research Casting International (RCI) to create a replica version made of fibreglass. RCI digitally scanned the fossilised bones in Argentina – some still being excavated – to 3D print the gargantuan beast. Each bone has been replicated to perfection, with 10 to 15 scans of each piece to ensure accuracy.
"This is probably a young adult, so it's not even full grown," said paleontologist Michael Novacek. "There may be bigger dinosaurs found in the future. We don't know."
In addition to the giant replica, one femur found at the excavation site will be among five original fossils on temporary view with the Titanosaur. The temporary exhibition will be on display at the museum until 19 January 2020.
One femur found at the excavation site will be among five original fossils on temporary view with the Titanosaur Credit: American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History planning US$325m expansion POSTED 16 Dec 2014. BY Tom Anstey New York’s American Museum of Natural History is planning a major expansion
with the addition of a US$325m (€261m, £207m), six storey building, intended
to expand the institution’s role for scientific research and education.
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and
wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Anna Bjurstam has left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and Resorts and
launched a new wellness, longevity and “consciousness consultancy” called Wahayla.
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) in the Northwest of England
with a
1,715sq m Fairmont Spa that has been designed using a ‘Wellness without Walls’
concept.
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative
engineering and premium performance, this completely portable spa line-up is expertly
designed to meet the needs of customers worldwide. [more...]
