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19 Jan 2026
Let's talk fossils: a conversation with palaeontologists.
Have you ever thought how nice it would be to ask a palaeontology expert about our planet's history, ancient forms of life like dinosaurs, how fossils form, or anything else palaeo-related? Well, now it's the time to do so!
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07 Jan 2026
Paper outlines the first step in improving the reliability of predicting fossil feather colour
This paper outlines the first step in improving the reliability of predicting fossil feather colour by investigating the statistical differences between melanin-based colour categories defined by human colour categorisation.
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17 Dec 2025
New fossil study illuminates the evolutionary success of frogs
31 Oct 2025
UCC to host new exhibition: Domain of the Dinosaurs
Huge eight-metre-long skeletons of the only dinosaurs known to have existed on the island of Ireland are set to go on display to the public for the very first time, in a spectacular new exhibition of Irish fossils. The Domain of the Dinosaurs will run in University College Cork’s Glucksman Gallery from Sunday November 16 until April 12 2026, and will feature over 250 real fossil specimens from land, sea and air, bringing the world of the Irish dinosaurs to life. These will be complemented by a series of older, pre-dinosaur Irish fossils that offer a tantalising glimpse of Ireland in deep time. By pairing these fossils with new artworks by Irish artists, the exhibition gives these ancient specimens a very human connection with the modern world.
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