Dino Dispatch – James Ronan Palaeontologist

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Palaeontology Consultancy: Science Communication in Action

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

This is an open‑access edition of The Palaeo Minute. To explore the full archive and receive future editions, you can subscribe. This issue offers a glimpse of the storytelling, research insights, and commentary featured in every paid issue.

Palaeontology Consultancy: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your dinosaur dispatch from the Mesozoic frontier. In this edition, I take you behind-the-scenes of my consultancy work, exploring what the process involves and how scientific guidance shapes creative projects. It is an inside look at the research, decision‑making, and communication that bring prehistoric worlds to life.

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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 & make it manageable.
Connect with Science Communicators: Uncover how connections can lead to new points of view & project refinement.

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18 Jan 20269 Jul 2026 James Ronan Albertosaurus, Daspletosaurus, Dinosaur Newsletter, Dinosaurs, Education, FEA, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Gorgosaurus, Jaw Biomechanics, 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: Jaw Biomechanics

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Tyrannosaur Skulls & Evolution: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your fossil dispatch from the Mesozoic frontier. In this edition I delve into the bone-crunching bite of tyrannosaurs, from their teeth to their skull adaptations. Get ready for the latest palaeobiology insights and jaw dropping discoveries, all packed into one mighty read.

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How I would Plot a Jurassic World Sequel: Bonus Edition

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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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From Jurassic Park to Real Life: Palaeontology Connections

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From Fiction to Fossils: Mentorship in Motion: In this edition I reflect on the mentors, collaborators, and unexpected sources of inspiration that have shaped my path in palaeontology from research supervisors to consultants and creators behind the Jurassic Park films. Their guidance and creativity have played a defining role in my journey through both science and storytelling.

This edition explores:

Collaborating with Palaeontologists: Reflections on research & mentorship.
Jurassic Park’s Enduring Impact on Palaeontology: My encounters with Jurassic Park & Jurassic World cast & crew.
From Fiction to Fossils: How Jurassic World’s scientific evolution has shaped public understanding of palaeontology.

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