
Paleontology - Education | National Geographic Society
Oct 15, 2024 · The formal science of paleontology—fossil collection and description—began in the 1700s, a period of time known as the Age of Enlightenment. Scientists began to describe …
Paleontology - National Geographic Society
Paleontology is the scientific study of prehistoric life and Earth’s history through the examination of fossils. Fossils are preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, which were buried in …
Paleontology - National Geographic Society
Oct 15, 2024 · Paleontology is the study of the history of life on Earth. It focuses on fossils, which are the remains of plants, animals, and other living things that have been replaced by rock …
Paleontologist: Jorn Hurum - Education
Oct 15, 2024 · Jorn’s interest in paleontology was sparked when he realized fossils were not just rocks, but could tell the history of life on this planet. He imagined fossils saying, “‘I am not a rock.
Continental Drift - National Geographic Society
Jun 4, 2025 · University of California Museum of Paleontology: Alfred Wegener University of California: Museum of Paleontology—Continental Drift
Grants and Investments - National Geographic Society
Since 1888, the National Geographic Society has awarded over 15,000 grants worldwide, which empowers recipients, who we call National Geographic Explorers.
Case Study: Koobi Fora Research Project - Education
Oct 19, 2023 · The paleontology project includes both field work and scientific research to better understand how the Koobi Fora area around Lake Turkana holds clues to the evolution of …
Paleoclimatology - Education
Oct 19, 2023 · Paleoclimatology is the study of the climate history of Earth. This science helps people better understand the climate of Earth in the past and how it relates to the present and …
Paleontologist: Dr. Meave Leakey - Education
Dec 3, 2024 · study of the fossils of ancient human ancestors. Also called human paleontology.
Paleontologist: Paul Sereno - Education
Sep 27, 2024 · A behind-the-scenes tour of a museum during college inspired Paul to pursue paleontology. “It was very clear after that I could combine art, travel, adventure, science, the …