Fossils – Page 2 – James Ronan Palaeontologist

29 Aug 202529 Jan 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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14 Aug 202529 Sep 2025 James Ronan Consultancy, Creative Media, Dinosaur Consultant, Dinosaurs, Jurassic Fan Community, Jurassic Fandom, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Palaeobiology, Palaeobiology Consultant, Palaeontology, Patreon, Scientific Advisor, YouTube

When Dinosaurs Meet YouTube: A Peek Into Palaeontology Consulting

Engaging the public with palaeontology through digital media is a powerful way to spark curiosity about Mesozoic life. In this post, I share behind-the-scenes insights from my consultancy work with YouTube creators and explore how science communication can bring prehistoric worlds to life for global audiences.

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12 Aug 202527 Jan 2026 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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8 Aug 202529 Sep 2025 James Ronan Consultancy, Creative Media, Dinosaur Action Magazine, Dinosaur Consultant, Dinosaurs, Fossil Workshops, Magazine, Palaeobiology, Palaeobiology Consultant, Palaeontology, Patreon, Scientific Advisor

Engaging Young Minds in Palaeontology

Engaging the public with Earth Science and palaeontology is important to ignite a discovery for environments long gone. In this post, I share behind-the-scenes insights of how I engage children in science communication and why engagement with science matters.

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5 Jul 202529 Jan 2026 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

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your one-stop dispatch from the fossil frontier. In this thunderous edition I spotlight the mascot of the newsletter delving into the life and growth of tyrannosaurs, from their evolution to their ontogeny (development). Get ready for the latest palaeobiology insights and fossil-fuelled discoveries, all packed into one mighty read.

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5 Jul 202529 Jan 2026 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!

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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20 Jun 202520 Jun 2025 James Ronan Colin Trevorrow, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Insight, Fossils, Gareth Edwards, Jack Horner, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Jurassic World: Dominion, Natural History, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte

Palaeontology and Jurassic World: Insights from Professor Steve Brusatte

Celebrating a decade of Jurassic World, I speak with Professor Steve Brusatte the palaeontological consultant behind Jurassic World: Dominion and Jurassic World: Rebirth, to uncover how science has shaped the blockbuster franchise.

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16 Jun 202517 Jun 2025 James Ronan Colin Trevorrow, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Canon, Film Insight, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Resort, Masrani Global, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology

Jack Ewins Reveals Jurassic World’s Marketing Magic

To mark a decade of Jurassic World, I speak with Jack Ewins of Chronicle the creative force behind its viral marketing and canon to uncover the secrets, stories, and behind-the-scenes magic that shaped the canon development for the franchise.

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11 Jun 202521 Jun 2025 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Education, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World 10th Anniversary, Natural History, Palaeontology, Prehistory, science

Jurassic World: A Decade of Dinosaur Impact

A decade ago, Jurassic World roared onto the big screen, breathing new life into a beloved franchise and reigniting global dinosaur fever. Months of teasers, set images, and interviews sent anticipation soaring, but few could have predicted just how monumental its success would be.

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5 Jun 202510 Jan 2026 James Ronan Andrew Cohen, BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Book, Book Review, Dean Lomax, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Helen Thomas, Kirsty Wilson, Natural History, Nizar Ibrahim, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs 2025 Companion Book Review

Here is my review of the official companion book to Walking With Dinosaurs 2025, Walking With Dinosaurs: Uncovering the Secret Stories of Prehistoric Life.

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