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Introducing Acheroraptor temertyorum

Posted: December 17, 2013 - 14:59 , by royal
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Palaeontology, Dinosaurs, Research
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Illustrations of dinosaurs in landscape.

ROM Scientists Reveal New “Raptor” Dinosaur Discovery!

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Posted: December 3, 2013 - 14:45 , by royal
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Accessibility, Director's Update, Education & Engagement
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The ROM marks the United Nation’s annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd.

Wildlife photography, Species at Risk in Ontario and what YOU can do to help

Posted: November 11, 2013 - 14:59 , by royal
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Biodiversity, Nature, Photography, Research
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Images of assorted species at risk from Ontario, including a Barn owl, a Monarch butterfly, a Lake Sturgeon, and a Fowler's toad.

The ROM partners with many organizations and individuals to promote awareness about, and to conserve, species at risk in Ontario.

ScopifyROM: Shine on You Crazy Diamond

Posted: October 16, 2013 - 09:10 , by royal
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Earth and Space, ROM Scopify, Collections
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View of broach glowing under UV light.

A Diamond brooch made by the renowned Italian jewellery, house Bulgar, was selected by the Mineralogy department for the ScopifyROM project. 

Gone Fish'n at Ontario BioBlitz 2013

Posted: October 7, 2013 - 11:55 , by royal
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Biodiversity, Nature, From the Field, Research
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Brook Silverside - A small silver fish in weedy water

ROM ichthyology staff led an enthusiastic team of 25 volunteers into the Rouge River on September 14th and 15thfor some serious fish collecting during the 2013 Ontario BioBlitz at Rouge Park. 

Ben & Bruno’s Excellent Trilobite Adventure

Posted: October 4, 2013 - 12:28 , by royal
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Early Life, Research, Education & Engagement
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Event highlights of the ROM’s popular bimonthly Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Meteorite Identification Clinics! 

Fossil-finding Tour at Evergreen Brick Works

Posted: October 1, 2013 - 11:38 , by royal
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Fossils & Evolution, Research, Education & Engagement
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Group stands with Toronto skyline in Background

In July, ROM Assistant Curator Dr. Kevin Seymour offered an enthusiastic group of 25 ROM members a guided tour of the famous fossil site at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto’s Don Valley. Beautiful weather was the order of the day (after days of rain), giving all participants an enjoyable if somewhat muddy outing.

Engaging our Audiences: Announcing a new addition to the ROM Executive Team

Posted: September 25, 2013 - 16:17 , by royal
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What's New, Director's Update, Education & Engagement
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Following an extensive international search, the Museum has hired Dr. Xerxes Mazda as Deputy Director, Engagement.

Ontario BioBlitz 2013: Report from the Field

Posted: September 19, 2013 - 11:18 , by royal
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Nature, Biodiversity, From the Field, Research
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400 avidly curious citizen-scientists embarked on the 2013 Ontario BioBlitz, held at Rouge Park outside Toronto, on September 14 and 15.

Restoring a Rebel Pharaoh’s Kingdom: In the field with Prof. Barry Kemp

Posted: September 13, 2013 - 16:08 , by royal
Categories: 
Archaeology, Egypt, From the Field, Research
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Man at work at an archaeological site with desert in background.

Laura Ranieri's experience working with Prof. Barry Kemp CBE of Cambridge University and a small archaeology team as they excavated and partially reconstructed Akhenaten's Great Temple of Aten in Egypt.