fossils

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From teaching children in Hampshire about insects to searching for fossils on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, Sir David's trips to the south reflect his enduring desire to share knowledge.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Art deco motifs, fossils and massive drawings of hands are among the installations that will greet riders passing through the three new stations on L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"I started looking for fossils when I was a boy, and I've never lost the feeling of excitement and anticipation of what one might discover," he said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Work paused frequently as workers uncovered thousands of fossils, including a 2-foot bison horn and camel shin bone, dating back to the Ice Age.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

First, as Owen and Lyell pored through the fossils, they found an underlying pattern in the specimens.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee