Paleontology – James Ronan Palaeontologist

27 Jan 202628 Jan 2026 James Ronan Bonus Edition, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Paleontology, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights, Website Development, Website Engagement

Building a Science Communication Platform: Three Essentials for Success

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Welcome to this third bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute. In this edition, I wanted to share my three core principles in science communication, how to grow, sustain and stand out in the world of science outreach.

This bonus edition explores:

Develop a Growth Strategy: Get the lowdown on how to create a growth strategy that will enable your project to flourish.
Use Your Skills Wisely: Discover how to pace your workload and make it manageable.
Connect with Science Communicators: Uncover how connections can lead to new points of view and project refinement.

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16 Jan 202610 Feb 2026 James Ronan Bonus Edition, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Paleontology, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

How I would Plot a Jurassic World Sequel: Bonus Edition

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Welcome to this second bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute. In this edition, I wanted to share how I would approach writing a new Jurassic World sequel, and why I believe the franchise would receive help from having a palaeontologist directly involved in the script writing process.

This bonus edition explores:

A New Opening: Explore how a sequel could begin with scientific mystery rather than the usual early‑film disaster.
Dinosaurs as Animals: Discover how natural behaviour, interspecies interactions, & sequences from the novels could improve a sequel film.
Scientists Who Shine: Discover why palaeontologists & researchers deserve to be written as capable, charismatic figures again.
A Fresh Direction: Learn how rooting the story in real science can restore awe, tension, & authenticity to the Jurassic World franchise.

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29 Aug 202510 Feb 2026 James Ronan Behind-the-scenes, Bonus Edition, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Paleontology, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

Behind-the-Scenes of The Palaeo Minute: Bonus Edition

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Welcome to this bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute! In this behind-the-scenes dispatch, I will walk you through the process of writing, researching, and refining the newsletter. How it came to be, why it matters, and how science communication can spark curiosity about life in the past, present, and beyond.

This bonus edition explores:

The Spark behind The Palaeo Minute: How a simmering idea throughout 2024 evolved into a living, breathing science communication project.
Shaping the First Editions: The editorial decisions, thematic planning, & symbolic choices that laid the foundation for the newsletter’s tone & identity.
Inside the Tyrannosaurid Edition: A dive into the research, structure, & storytelling that made Newsletter 2 a palaeontological powerhouse.
Science Beneath the Surface: From bone histology to jaw biomechanics, explore the anatomical insights & research methods that drive each edition.

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13 Aug 202425 May 2025 James Ronan 50,000, Curiosity, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Judith River Formation, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Paleontology, Readers, Website

Celebrating 50,000 Views: 7-Year Journey of Palaeontological Website Development

In this article I cover the websites growth and statistics for 2024 so far, alongside info about the websites development.

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28 Mar 202431 Mar 2025 James Ronan Apple TV +, BBC Natural History Unit, Charmouth, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geological Processes, Geology, Ichthyosaur, Lyme Regis, Museums, Natural History, Natural History Museum, News, Overview, Palaeobiology, Paleontology, Plesiosaur, Pliosaurus, Prehistoric Planet, Research, Science Communication

The News On Ancient Sea Reptiles: Unveiling Discoveries and Fossil History

In this article I cover the lecture by Dr. Darren Naish at Dorset Museum on The News On Ancient Sea Reptiles.

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25 Sep 202326 Jul 2024 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossils, Geology, Life on Our Planet, Natural History, Netflix, Palaeobiology, Paleontology, Prehistory, science, Steven Spielberg

Explore Prehistoric History with ‘Life on Our Planet’ Trailer

The thrilling official trailer for the new Netflix series Life on Our Planet has dropped online. You can find out more below!

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1 Sep 202331 Mar 2025 James Ronan Apple TV +, BBC Natural History Unit, David Attenborough, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Natural History, Overview, Palaeobiology, Paleontology, Prehistoric Planet, Season 2

New Scenarios and Dinosaur Species in Prehistoric Planet 2 – Overview

In this article I give an overview of the second season of Prehistoric Planet on Apple TV +. This overview highlights the scientific accuracy, prehistoric creatures shown on screen and additions to the second season of Prehistoric Planet, that make it a better season than the first.

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