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Paleontology (Earth sciences 🌍)

Paleontology, also spelled palaeontology or palæontology, is the scientific study of the history of life in the geologic past. It includes the study of fossils to classify organisms and study their interactions with each other and their environments. Paleontological observations have been documented as far back as the 5th century BC. The s...

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Eight more days until Paleo 2025!

Our next talk is by Dr. Pigg about the Eocene flora of Republic, Washington. Rumour has it that there may be a field trip there later this year!

Did you know that this event will also be held online? If you're an APS member you will get the Zoom code about a week beforehand. If you're not a member but would like to attend, just send us a message!

Two for the price of one, this #FossilFriday - meet two Carboniferous (~310 million year old) millipedes. The left is Amynilyspes, the right is Myriacantherpestes - both are from the USA, but fossils of land animals this age are found throughout the US, and Europe (incl. UK). Why?

Well, they are associated with the coal we've mined, especially since the industrial revolution, which is typically this age. That in turn, reflects a few things.