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Scientists Unveil ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ 16-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Water Bear in Amber

December 7, 2024

Scientists Unveil ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ 16-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Water Bear in Amber Scientists have discovered a new species of tardigrade almost perfectly preserved in 16-million-year-old amber. Also known as water bears, the creatures are a group of microscopic invertebrates that are best known…

Stunning Fossilized Insect Found in Opal: A Rare Scientific Discovery

June 6, 2024

Stunning Fossilized Insect Found in Opal: A Rare Scientific Discovery Amber has long been prized for its lush, fiery hues and its elaborate contributions to the fossil record of the Earth. As Vasika Udurawane writes for Earth Archives, the petrified…