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mineraliety: Bummed I’m not in Tucson this 12 months, however right here’s some…
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Fossil folklore: some myths, monsters, swallows and butterflies
Myths are traditional stories embodying ancient yet false ideas. At the root of many myths lie unusual events, for example, extreme floods, or mysterious objects such as fossils. Numerous myths about different kinds of fossils can be found in the … Continue reading
‘Obscure’ stalked filter feeder lived in Utah some 500 million years ago
The only fossilized specimen of a species previously unknown to science — an ‘obscure’ stalked filter feeder — has just been detailed for the first time. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily
‘Obscure’ stalked filter feeder lived in Utah some 500 million years ago
The only fossilized specimen of a species previously unknown to science — an ‘obscure’ stalked filter feeder — has just been detailed for the first time. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
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Jamaica’s geodiversity (Part 1): introduction and some older highlights (Cretaceous to Miocene)
With a length of only about 240km, Jamaica cannot be considered a large island. It is also relatively ‘young’ geologically, the oldest rocks being only about 140myrs old. This might sound old enough, but contrast it with, for example, rocks … Continue reading
Database of earthquakes triggered by human activity is growing, with some surprises
The Human-Induced Earthquake Database (HiQuake), the world’s most complete database of earthquake sequences proposed to have been triggered by human activity, now includes approximately 730 entries, according to a report. Geology News — ScienceDaily
mineraliety: I love me some Dioptase in a matrix! This one via…
mineraliety: I love me some Dioptase in a matrix! This one via @trevorclarke_crystalsis with Calcite and Shattuckite ///// www.instagram.com/mineraliety mineralia
You and some ‘cavemen’ get a genetic checkup
Evolution has weeded out genetic variants associated with diseases for millennia and propagated variants that protect against ailments, a comparative genetics study shows. But in the last 500 to 1,000 years that trend appears to have changed. Is the apparent … Continue reading
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