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65-Year-Old Palaeontologist Rejects Retirement, Pursues Passion

3/10/2026

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Craig Munns works at Geoscience Australia, where he researches biostratigraphy from drill cores.
The 65-year-old palaeontologist is from Canberra, Australia, and he graduated with honours in palaeontology at age 62.
He has had a diverse career, transitioning from electronics to computer engineering and library work.
He enjoys helping the public and engaging with diverse communities.
Despite the loss of his parents and a serious injury, he remains passionate about his work and plans to pursue evolutionary palaeontology, rejecting retirement.

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Story summary

Craig Munns works at Geoscience Australia, where he researches biostratigraphy from drill cores.
The 65-year-old palaeontologist is from Canberra, Australia, and he graduated with honours in palaeontology at age 62.
He has had a diverse career, transitioning from electronics to computer engineering and library work.
He enjoys helping the public and engaging with diverse communities.
Despite the loss of his parents and a serious injury, he remains passionate about his work and plans to pursue evolutionary palaeontology, rejecting retirement.