Palaeontology24 mins agoSeaside town celebrates its fossil finding historyLyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026 is one of the UK's biggest science and heritage weekends.24 mins ago2 days agoThe Paleoartists bringing dinosaurs to lifeDevon paleoartists are hoping exhibiting their art will get young people excited about dinosaurs.2 days ago5 Jun 2026World's largest scorpion roamed British isles 400 million years ago, says expertFossil fragments suggest the Praearcturus gigas scorpion had a body about one metre long.5 Jun 202627 Mar 2026Anning 'sick of fossils' letter sells for £15,000Lyme Regis Museum buys a fragment of letter written by the celebrated palaeontologist at auction. 27 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Palaeontologist Anning 'sick of fossils', letter saysThe collector's discoveries helped shape scientific understanding of prehistoric life.18 Mar 202613 Mar 2026When you don't really want your brother's helpWatch Dinosaur on BBC iPlayer.13 Mar 202619 Feb 2026'Smiling' fossil discovered on Holy IslandThe unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.19 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Scientist names ancient crocodile Jones after 'inspirational' teacherA researcher has named a newly-identified species in honour of his "inspirational" former teacher.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Moment teacher told crocodile named after himThe species roamed Earth about 215 million years ago and is described as a “reptilian greyhound”.17 Feb 2026...
