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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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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

With the combination of physics, paleontology, and advanced imaging technologies, researchers are beginning to uncover details about dinosaur biology that were once thought impossible to study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Schwimmer emphasized that fields like paleontology and other Earth sciences offer valuable opportunities for students to participate in hands-on research close to home.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 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

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

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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