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Unraveling a geological mystery using lasers from space

Shaped like an upturned boat, drumlin hills (pictured above) are found clustered together in their hundreds and thousands in distinct fields called swarms. They’re the most common landform across large areas of northern North America and Europe, marking the footprint … Continue reading

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mineraliety: Arlie Trowbridge using her Mineraliety tote to lug…

mineraliety: Arlie Trowbridge using her Mineraliety tote to lug her holiday orders to the post office. Check out her amazing glass mineral sculpture pieces on the site! /////// www.mineraliety.com/shops/arlietrowbridgeglass mineralia

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True colors: Using molecular analysis to clarify dino color claims

How do we know that the melanosomes found in the fossils are actually melanosomes and not something else, like leftover impressions from the microbes (some of which also make melanin) that coated the feather during its decay and preservation? Paleontology … Continue reading

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Govt in favour of using army to combat Ecomafia in Campania

IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-94702af9c3f2c9b0ad5b4a1af7b84b1b.jpg” IMG class=hide alt=”Govt in favour of using army to combat Ecomafia in Campania” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-94702af9c3f2c9b0ad5b4a1af7b84b1b.jpg” (ANSA) – Rome, January 14 – The government wants to use the army to stop the dumping of toxic waste by the … Continue reading

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