A broken rib from the world’s largest T. rex hid a 66-million-year-old secret
A broken rib from the largest T. rex, Scotty, revealed a rare fossilized network of blood vessels that showed the dinosaur was healing from an injury when it died. Scientists used neutron and X-ray imaging to study the bone without damaging it. The discovery offers a rare look at dinosaur biology and healing processes from 66 million years ago.
A broken rib from a T. rex named Scotty contained fossilized blood vessels that showed the dinosaur was healing from an injury when it died. Scientists used imaging to study the bone without damaging it.
The discovery provides insight into how dinosaurs healed and offers a rare glimpse into their biology, helping scientists understand ancient life and the processes of fossilization.
The story highlights scientific curiosity and the value of preserving and studying ancient remains, showing how research can uncover hidden details of the past.
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