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paleontology

[pey-lee-uhn-tol-uh-jee, pal-ee-] / ˌpeɪ li ənˈtɒl ə dʒi, ˌpæl i- /
NOUN
archaeology
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But funding for paleontology remains limited and the research community small, while expeditions into remote areas can be costly.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Professional paleontology nerd Riley Black gives us her delightfully detailed assessment.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

The project combines archaeology, paleontology, geology, and other scientific approaches to investigate one of the most important developments in human evolution: the use of fire.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

Afterwards, I decided I really want to learn about the geology of L.A., and I found an interest in paleontology, too.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Dad makes me clean up the fertilizer in the paleontology office.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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