New research on some of the world’s oldest potential animal fossils is published today in the Journal of the Geological Society. Continue reading
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‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ in the world of dinosaurs
A guest post from the Sedgwick Museum’s Douglas Palmer Whilst Jerry Lee Lewis was certainly not thinking of dinosaurs when he recorded his famous 1957 hit song, he was referring to hips. And, as all dinophiles know, dinosaurs can be divided into two fundamentally distinct groups based on the structure of their hips. Ever since … Continue reading
Door 6: O Christmas tree!
Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum
A message from Dr Stephen Jones, Research Fellow at Newman University… The research team for a major new research project, Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum, is carrying out focus groups with professional scientists in central London in October 2016. We are seeking participants to talk about science, evolution, belief and science communication in religious … Continue reading
Snakes on a chain: sea level change and evolution on the Galapagos
“These islands appear paradises for the whole family of Reptiles. Besides three kinds of Turtles, the Tortoise is so abundant that [a] single Ship’s company here caught 500-800 in a short time. “The black Lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large (2-3 ft.) most disgusting, clumsy Lizards. They are as black as the … Continue reading
