The Latest Breaking News from Chris Moore

Britain's best Jurassic fossil collection was sold to Abu Dhabi after UK museums could not raise the money to buy it

For decades, Dorset-based fossil hunter Chris Moore combed the cliffs and beaches around Lyme Regis and Charmouth, part of England's UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, gradually assembling a collection of 318 specimens spanning ichthyosaurs, fish and crustaceans, including fossils that could potentially represent species new to science. Under the region's fossil collecting…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Block export of ‘national treasure’ UK fossils, says MP

Sale of one of UK’s top collections overseas prompts call new rules to help keep items in country

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’

Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable to pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institution

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Cars make way for bikes as Sydney commuters saddle up to circumvent ‘crazy’ fuel costs

The shock of the oil crisis is playing out on Australian streets, where bike sales are up and cycle lanes are busier

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6

Book Talk: Q&A with a psychologist who argues ‘guilt is a helpful emotion, not a harmful one’

Guilt is often treated as a feeling to turn away from, something that is detrimental to our pursuit of happiness. But Chris Moore, psychologist and professor in Dalhousie University’s department of psychology and neuroscience, argues that guilt can be a powerful force for accountability, repair and healing. In his new…

The Conversation · Jan 27

As a student, he was involved in a drunk-driving incident that killed a cyclist. Years later he would become expert in the healing powers of guilt

Psychologist Chris Moore saw first-hand how powerful and complex an emotion it is

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4

New species of Jurassic 'sword dragon' could help solve an evolutionary mystery

The newly discovered ichthyosaur dubbed Xiphodracon goldencapsis was about 10 feet long and had a sword-shaped snout.

LiveScience · Oct 10, 2025

Newcastle United announce signing of Rangers academy duo

English Premier League side Newcastle United have announced the signing of Rangers academy duo Oliver Goodbrand and Alfie Hutchison.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Osprey came back from the brink once. Now chicks are dying in nests, and some blame overfishing

The osprey is in decline in one of its key territories and some scientists blame overfishing of menhaden, an important food for the birds

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Commanders’ roster moves ahead of Wild Card game vs. Bucs

What does this mean for Jamison Crowder's status?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025