"The accuracy of eyewitness evidence is questioned, and a fossil collection examined when a geological society moves its London home in this week's pick from the Nature archive."
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Eyewitness evidence reliability is questioned, raising concerns about memory, perception, identification, and their implications for legal and scientific records. A geological society relocates its London home and undertakes an examination of its fossil collection, prompting reassessment of specimen provenance, preservation, documentation, and curation practices. The material originates from a century ago and contains images, articles, and language now considered offensive and harmful, requiring contextualization and careful handling. A DOI is provided for reference to the archival record. The combined focus emphasizes evidence evaluation, collection stewardship, and historical-context sensitivity.
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