Palaeontology5 days ago'Smiling' fossil discovered on Holy IslandThe unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.5 days ago7 days agoScientist names ancient crocodile Jones after 'inspirational' teacherA researcher has named a newly-identified species in honour of his "inspirational" former teacher.7 days ago7 days agoMoment teacher told crocodile named after himThe species roamed Earth about 215 million years ago and is described as a “reptilian greyhound”.7 days ago15 Feb 2026Museum receives award for Jurassic collectionLyme Regis Museum has been given designated status by Arts Council England.15 Feb 202621 Jan 2026Fossil dating back 410 million years joins museum collectionResearchers say the fossil found in Aberdeenshire is neither plant nor fungus as previously thought.21 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Polar Medal awarded to expert on mass extinctionsProf John Marshall has made 19 expeditions to Greenland and Norway over 30 years.9 Jan 202615 Nov 2025The island of Ireland's only dinosaur bonesThe only dinosaur fossils to have been found on the island of Ireland will be on display in Cork for the next six months.15 Nov 202515 Nov 2025How dinosaur fossils were found on an island with 'the wrong rocks'Ireland is an unlikely candidate for dinosaur fossils but two were found on Islandmagee beach, two decades apart.15 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in AustraliaScientists say the crocodiles hunted like leopards by climbing trees and killing prey below.12 Nov 2025...
