taphonomist.bsky.social
Doctor of Decay. Palaeontologist studying the dark art of taphonomy: how squishy animals become fossils. Lecturer at University of Reading and deputy curator of Cole Museum. Loves 🐙♥️ (he/him).
👤 Joined on 24 July 2023
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@taphonomist.bsky.socialI wholeheartedly second this, Rubi is quite literally a gem.
Show PostI read this as indicating that arrangements could not be made within the time frame of when the editorial piece was to be written.
Show PostThe authors (or curators) are absolutely not restricting access - I saw one of the specimens myself last week. So what concerns me more is authors writing such a strong response without seeing either of the specimens in person...
Show PostYes. Exactly. There’s more to this story, but it’s not mine to tell … but I will say it’s worth keeping in mind that one of the authors who was unfairly implied to be restricting access (Rubi Pêgas) is an early career researcher. She is really talented — I hope folks check out her work.
Show PostA portrait of Dale Russell's "dinosauroid" for #FossilFriday. The creation of this iconic #specevo concept is stranger than most of us realise, being inspired not only by science but also (probably) Russell's faith and worldview, too. This artwork is based on a maquette created by Ely Kish...
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