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Fossils of Ancient Trees Show They Bizarrely Ripped Themselves Apart

Tree fossils The first trees to have ever grown on Earth were also the most complex, new research has revealed. Fossils from a 374-million-year-old tree found in north-west China have revealed an… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit … Continue reading

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Cretaceous snails conceal themselves in monuments in Madrid

The fountains standing next to the Museo del Prado are built using a sedimentary rock full of gastropod shells from the time of the dinosaurs. These fossils have revealed the origin of the stone: forgotten quarries in Redueña, in the … Continue reading

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