Can fossils reveal the true colors of extinct dinosaurs?
In short: Determining the appearance of creatures that lived millions of years ago is no simple task. This video explores how scientists use the physics of light and careful fossil examination to identify the iridescent black feathers of the Microraptor.
The Microraptor was a carnivorous dinosaur characterized by its four wings and iridescent black plumage. To reconstruct such details, researchers must look beyond simple shapes and apply the principles of light and color physics to the remaining fossil evidence.
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