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VIDEO: Ernie’s 70-Year Paper
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· July 23, 2026
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A professor emeritus of paleontology at the University of Texas at Austin has published a new paper. Ernie Lundelius, who is 98 years old, co-authored the paper with colleague Steve May. Further…
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Key takeaway A video about Lundelius's publication, referred to as Ernie's 70-Year Paper, can be found on the UT Austin News website, providing more information about this achievement.
A professor emeritus of paleontology at the University of Texas at Austin has published a new paper. Ernie Lundelius, who is 98 years old, co-authored the paper with colleague Steve May. Further details about the paper are available from UT Austin News.
Lundelius's curiosity about the world remains strong, even at his advanced age. A video about Lundelius's publication, referred to as Ernie's 70-Year Paper, can be found on the UT Austin News website, providing more information about this achievement.
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Category: Local Published: July 23, 2026 Source: UT Austin News Reading time: 1 min
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