Charles R. Knight

Thirty years after Jurassic Park hit movie screens, its impact on science and culture remains as strong as ever — podcast

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Not only did the film herald a new era in computer-generated movie effects, it also revived the field of paleontology.

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  • Not only did the film herald a new era in computer-generated movie effects, it also revived the field of paleontology.
  • Based on Michael Crichton’s novel by the same name, Jurassic Park told the story of an ambitious theme park that used resurrected dinosaurs as its attractions.
  • He researches media and fan studies, and has looked at the popular and scientific cultural impact Jurassic Park continues to have.
  • Jurassic Park posed the question to viewers that even if the science to resurrect extinct species did exist, should it be used?

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Re-opens with World Premiere "Dinosaur Armor"

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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Combining the artistry and detail of Colorado-based Gaston Design and the scientific expertise of researchers at Carnegie Museum of Natural History,Dinosaur Armorfeatures actual specimens, casts, and artistic representations of prehistoric invertebrates, fish, reptiles, dinosaurs, and mammals.

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  • Combining the artistry and detail of Colorado-based Gaston Design and the scientific expertise of researchers at Carnegie Museum of Natural History,Dinosaur Armorfeatures actual specimens, casts, and artistic representations of prehistoric invertebrates, fish, reptiles, dinosaurs, and mammals.
  • Dinosaur Armoris presented by Gaston Design, Inc. and Carnegie Museum of Natural History, with support from Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School .
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country.
  • The museum generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.