3D X-ray scanners used to chart the evolution of avian flight

SCIENTISTS are charting the evolution of avian flight by digitally reconstructing extinct birds’ brains.

3D X-ray scanners used to chart the evolution of avian flight

The researchers are using 3D X-ray scanning equipment to analyse whole skulls and fossilised fragments, and recreate accurate 3D models of avian brains.

They hope the research could help them discover more about when birds first evolved the power of flight.

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