Science Communication – James Ronan Palaeontologist

12 Aug 202511 Nov 2025 James Ronan Badlands Dinosaur Museum, ceratopsian, Daspletosaurus, Dinosaurs, Education, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Gorgosaurus, Hadrosaurs, Judith River Formation, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Science Writing, The Palaeo Minute, Theropod, Unlock Dino Insights

Unveiling Prehistoric Treasures in The Judith River Formation in Montana

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Step into Montana’s Late Cretaceous wilderness, where dreams came true and 79-million-year-old fossils saw daylight again. In this edition of The Palaeo Minute, I take you behind the scenes of my fossil-hunting adventure in the Judith River Formation where ancient environments, incredible discoveries, and a lifelong dream came to life. I hope you enjoy the insights from the field and a closer look at this remarkable chapter in palaeontological exploration.

This edition explores:

My Fossil Fieldwork in Montana: Digging deep into natural history!
Excavating Dinosaur Fossils: The discoveries I made & the skills I gained.
Step into the Late Cretaceous: Exploring this fossil rich site’s incredible dinosaur biodiversity.
A Glimpse into a Lost World: The palaeoenvironment where dinosaurs thrived 79–75 million years ago.

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6 Aug 202529 Sep 2025 James Ronan CBBC, Consultancy, Creative Media, Dinosaur Consultant, Dinosaurs, Lion Tv, Palaeobiology Consultant, Patreon, Research, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Science Writing, Scientific Advisor, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

Behind the Scenes: Consulting for Palaeontology in Media

Ever wondered how palaeontology makes its way into your favourite shows and media? In this post, I share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into my consulting work where science meets storytelling.

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5 Jul 202511 Nov 2025 James Ronan Albertosaurus, Daspletosaurus, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Gorgosaurus, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Tarbosaurus, The Palaeo Minute, Theropod, Tyrannosaurid, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Unlock Dino Insights

The Secrets of Tyrannosaurs: Growth, Dominance, and Evolution

Expert perspective from a palaeontologist with 8+ years of research and field experience – insights based on extensive research, fieldwork excavation and scientific literature review.

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

Note: This edition is a special extended feature. Future newsletters may be shorter or vary in depth depending on the topic.

In this edition: How tyrannosaurs grew fast, bit harder than sharks, and evolved skulls built for battle. Subscribe to unlock future dispatches and join the fossil frontier.

Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your one-stop dispatch from the fossil frontier. Imagine growing faster than an elephant and delivering a bite force powerful enough to crush a car.

In this thunderous edition I spotlight the mascot of the newsletter delving into the life, growth, and bone-crunching bite of tyrannosaurs, from their ontogeny (development) to their skull adaptations. Get ready for the latest palaeobiology insights and fossil-fuelled discoveries, all packed into one mighty read.

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5 Jul 202512 Nov 2025 James Ronan Curiosity, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Learning, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Prehistory, science, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

Welcome to The Palaeo Minute: Your Source for Prehistoric Knowledge!

Expert perspective from a palaeontologist with 8+ years of science communication and content creation – insights based on science writing, research and digital storytelling.

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

Explore the depths of the Mesozoic Era, one discovery at a time. Uncover the stories, science, and symbolism behind The Palaeo Minute.

Welcome to this FREE edition of The Palaeo Minute, the official palaeontology newsletter for my website! Join me on a journey through prehistoric discoveries as I share what you can expect from The Palaeo Minute and the exciting palaeontological path ahead.

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26 Feb 20253 Jun 2025 James Ronan Catholicism, Dinosaurs, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Interview, Isle of Wight, Montana, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, podcast, Prehistory, Research, Science Communication

Exploring Faith and Science: Palaeontologist Interview

In this article I share a new podcast interview with The Shine Bright Like the Firmament podcast. The podcast covers conversations with science professionals who are practicing Catholics to show that faith and science do not need to be mutually exclusive.

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12 Dec 202427 Jan 2025 James Ronan David Koepp, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Insight, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Science Communication

Exclusive Insights: David Koepp on Jurassic World: Rebirth

In this article I cover an exclusive new interview with Jurassic veteran script writer David Koepp, who has given new insight into the development of Jurassic World: Rebirth, and the important commandment list the Jurassic franchise must abide by.

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7 May 202412 Aug 2024 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Lyme Regis, Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, Museums, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistory, Science Communication, Why Dinosaurs?

Why Dinosaurs UK Tour Documentary Film Details & Tickets

In this article I cover the news that the documentary film Why Dinosaurs? is getting a UK tour. You can find out the details about where to see the film below.

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29 Mar 20244 Sep 2024 James Ronan Curiosity, Dinosaurs, Earth, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Learning, Lyme Regis, Museums, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistory, Pterosaurs, Science Communication

Experience the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is happening on the 8th and 9th June this year. You can check out the details below!

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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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20 Mar 202431 Mar 2025 James Ronan Documentary, Education, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Museums, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistory, Research, science, Science Communication

The Bones a Cinematic Exploration of the Dinosaur Bone Trade

In this article I share the trailer for a new documentary film called The Bones examining the impact of the commercial fossil trade on fossil excavation, recovery and research.

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