23 June 2006

Fossils

An article from the Great Falls tribune article about a Brachylophosaurus fossil called Leonardo that is so perfectly preserved that they not only can see its skin, soft cartilage beak, but also its internal organs and the contents of its last meal. Scientists are using new technology that allows them to examine this fossil, discovered five years ago, in superb detail without taking it from the surrounding rock.

On a related note, an article from NewScientist.com reveales the oldest spider web found encased in amber.

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