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Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers

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History

Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers

Jessica M. Theodor, University of Calgary; Kenshu Shimada, DePaul University; Kristi Curry Rogers, Macalester College, and Stuart Sumida,…

byJessica M Theodor

August 20, 2025