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Britain’s Jurassic gold rush: the fossil hunters chasing fortunes on Dorset’s beaches

Social media and soaring prices are fuelling a fossil-hunting boom, with rare discoveries worth thousands of pounds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Thursday news quiz: Eurovision winners, Tesla swimmers and Strictly zingers

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 21

A 12-year-old’s fossil hunt changed how scientists saw ancient seas

A remarkable discovery by the Anning family on England's Lyme Regis cliffs in the early 1800s unearthed an ichthyosaur fossil, revolutionizing scientific understanding. This find provided crucial evidence for extinction and deep time, challenging prevailing beliefs. Mary Anning, a self-taught fossil hunter, made significant contributions, though often overlooked due to…

The Economic Times · May 19

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NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars — the 'most diverse collection' ever seen

NASA Curiosity rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars

LiveScience · Apr 27

Dorset to unveil statue of feminist writer and LGBTQ+ pioneer – and a cat

Tribute to Sylvia Townsend Warner follows campaign to nominate overlooked women

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

Campaign for statue of British suffragette hero is hit by funding crisis

Organisers seek an extra £40,000 for a memorial to Mary Clarke, the first suffragette to die for women’s rights

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

30 Historical Facts That You Might Not Have Heard Of Before

We’ve gathered some fascinating examples of sometimes overlooked events in history that ended up having a pretty sizable impact. The post 30 Historical Facts That You Might Not Have Heard Of Before first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 30, 2024

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Don't worry if you've messed up your A-Levels: history shows there's more to life

A look at the past shows exam results aren’t everything, as Vivienne Westwood, Richard Burton and Mary Anning well knew

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2024

Calls for reptile star of Attenborough hit to be named after man who found it

Complaints amateur fossil hunter Phil Jacobs was ‘airbrushed’ from BBC film about pliosaur discovery

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024

Best movies about famous scientists to watch while you wait for Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer is almost here, so what better time to look back at the best biopics based on history's most influential scientists?

LiveScience · Jul 20, 2023

Fossil finding and cliff walking are highlights of a hike along England's Jurassic Coast

Hikers along the Jurassic Coast in southern England can expect spectacular scenery

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Fuming neighbours say new 10ft 'eyesore' tower in back garden robs them of privacy

Neighbours in Lyme Regis in Dorset have hit out at the 'eyesore' structure overlooking fossil collector Mary Anning's grave, which they say robs them of their privacy

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

How amateur scientists are still helping make important discoveries

What images does science conjure up in your mind?

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

Did a lightning strike change the course of Mary Anning’s life?

Girl from poor family who became famed fossil collector had near-death experience aged 15 months

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Disco dudes and giant spoons: UK’s outdoor public sculptures are documented

Art UK creates digital database telling the stories behind more than 13,500 public artworks

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022

The dust won’t settle on our current crises

Brief letters: The big questions | Mary Anning | Luis Díaz | Describing the windfall tax

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

New cities, new statues and Stevie Nicks – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2022

Statue of fossil-hunting pioneer Mary Anning to be unveiled in Dorset

A nine-year-old pointed out what was missing in Lyme Regis. Her long campaign has now borne fruit

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LiveScience · Mar 18, 2022

30 amazing women in science and math

From the first woman to win a Nobel Prize to the discoverer of jumping genes, here are some of the women who have made major contributions to science and mathematics.

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