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Month: May 2009

Ida: on second viewing

This morning, I decided to watch the Ida documentary again, trying to imagine my reaction had I known nothing about the hype.

Published 30-May-2009
Filed under: Blog Tags: darwinius, hype, mammals, species named after darwin

Darwin Bicentennial Oak update

I am delighted to report that the oak tree I planted on Charles Darwin's 200th birthday seems to be doing extremely well.

Published 25-May-2009
Filed under: Blog Tags: bicentennial oak, trees

No, no, no! I said, "Let's SEX up this Darwinius press release!"

Darwinius fossil plays the sax shock!

Published 20-May-2009
Filed under: Blog Tags: darwinius, humour, hype, mammals

Friends in high places

The Beagle Project chaps receive email from the International Space Station.

Published 17-May-2009
Filed under: Blog Tags: beagle project

Nine years ago today: Darwin bank note announced

Nine years ago today, on 17th May, 2000, the Bank of England issued a press release announcing its plans to depict Charles Darwin on the new £10 note.

Published 17-May-2009
Filed under: Blog Tags: campaigns, darwin banknote

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    Taxonomic techniques compared • Pterosaurs • plant evolution and mega-herbivores • punctuated equilibrium • chimp vocalisations • giraffes’s necks • whale evolution • giant tortoises • platypus conspiracy • book recommendations
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