NU State Museum researcher helps identify new feathered dinosaur species

Ashley Poust, a paleontologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, is part of an international team that has identified a previously unknown species of feathered dinosaur.

June 21, 2026Updated: June 21, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

NU State Museum researcher helps identify new feathered dinosaur species

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State

NU State Museum researcher helps identify new feathered dinosaur species

NU State Museum researcher helps identify new feathered dinosaur species

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

State

NU State Museum researcher helps identify new feathered dinosaur species

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