The Brain Scoop

The First Brachiosaurus (2015x17)

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Joyce Havstad, PhD holds the title Philosopher-in-Residence at The Field Museum.* We had the joy of interviewing her about some of the fascinating concepts she researches and explores -- in this case, what is a holotype? And how can paleontologists determine new species of prehistoric life based off of incomplete fossil skeletons? *It's probably the only job title that can compete with 'Chief Curiosity Correspondent', really.