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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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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

He has visited the fossil site and participated in several Arctic paleontology expeditions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

The discovery strengthens Niger's reputation as a major site for paleontology and archaeology.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

“It’s frustrating when you work in paleontology and you feel like it’s not effective science communication, and I wish I’d done a bit better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

The person at the head of the table was the greatest star of the young science of paleontology.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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