Found the belly opening in amber
One hundred million years ago, a termite got injured and opened its belly. The resin gradually encapsulates the body and the entire termite gut.
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One hundred million years ago, a termite got injured and opened its belly. The resin gradually encapsulates the body and the entire termite gut.
Long-necked dinosaurs are not looking for food on the tops of trees, according to a new study that the prehistoric species should keep their necks horizontal and not upw…
Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed a method of dating the archaeological objects - using water and fire to open their
The research team, consisting of a researcher, reported the results of an analysis of a bone discovered in India with evidence of leprosy.
By analyzing the jars of fragrant water left in Hatshepsut temple, scientists are trying to restore the perfume that this Egyptian queen used 35 centuries ago.
Some paleontologists believe that the ancestors of modern birds often spread two front limbs to show off beautiful feathers when looking for a partner.
A newly discovered family of minnows called vampire fish seems to have taken 30 million years to redevelop the outer fangs after they have lost their vampire-like teeth.…
Charles Darwin - evolutionary father - has collected some eggs during his trip with the HMS Beagle. One of these was rediscovered at Cambridge University (England).
Archaeologists discovered a series of ancient tombs that contained intact, still-decorated mummies.
A bacterium in salty lakes in ancient times caused a mass extinction of many species on the earth, paving the way for the dominance of dinosaurs.
Egyptian archaeologists claim to have found a skull suspected of Cleopatra's ancient talent.
The seawater has suddenly risen to 3 m in just 50 years in the middle of the ice ages about 120,000 years ago.
Archaeologists exploring an ancient military route in Sinai discovered 4 temples in the ruins of 3,000 years old of an ancient city.
Canadian scientists have found the missing link in the evolution of seals and walruses.
US scientists have found evidence that dinosaurs continue to live another 300,000 years after an asteroid hit the earth.