paleontology
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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
In the subreddit, the latest advancements in paleontology appear alongside divided reactions to dinosaur media, like Netflix’s recent Morgan Freeman-narrated docuseries, “The Dinosaurs.”
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Advances in imaging technology have transformed paleontology, allowing scientists to extract detailed information from fossils without damaging them.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
How quickly marine ecosystems recovered after this disaster has been one of the most hotly debated questions in paleontology.
From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025
It would be hard to think of a more overlooked person in the history of paleontology than Mary Anning, but in fact there was one who came painfully close.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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