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Scientists found a 100 million-year-old ‘zombie fungus’ preserved in amber
Researchers have discovered a 100-million-year-old zombie fungus preserved in amber, giving us a glimpse into ancient times.
Fossil discovery reveals ancient giant marine reptile relied on stealth while hunting in darkness
A new study has uncovered evidence that a giant marine reptile from the Early Jurassic period used stealth to hunt its prey ...
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Scientists Recover Ancient Proteins From Animal Teeth Up to 24 Million Years Old, Opening Doors to Learning About the Past
Two new papers analyze fossils found in Canada and Kenya, respectively—vastly different environments for the preservation of ...
99-million-year-old 'zombie' fungi found preserved in amber, scientists say
Scientists have discovered two new species of ancient parasitic fungi preserved in amber dating back 99 million years.
99-million-year-old parasitic fungus found preserved in amber
Scientists have discovered two new species of ancient parasitic fungi preserved in amber dating back 99 million years. The ...
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'Zombie' fungus that lived almost 100 million years ago found preserved in amber
Zombie fungi were already controlling insects 100 million years ago, according to a recent study of fossils trapped in ...
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A surprise find: 99-million-year-old frog found encased in amber
Aside from giving scientists a view into the lives of ancient frogs, the fossils are also the oldest-known examples of frogs preserved in amber. Fossils previously found in the Dominican Republic ...
Jurassic Park-ing lot: Dino fossil turns Denver museum into dig site
A dinosaur fossil was found nearly 800 feet below a parking lot at a Denver museum that houses fossils of the extinct species.
Tiny Flying Reptile Found in Arizona Fills 200-Million-Year Evolutionary Gap
The gull-sized pterosaur was found at the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona along with hundreds of other fossils ...