Deep within a coal seam of the Hujiersite Formation in Xinjiang, China, researchers have identified 241 microscopic amber pieces that date to the Middle Devonian, roughly 385 million years ago. The fragments, extracted from about 10 kg of coal near...

A 99-million-year-old gecko trapped in amber reveals hidden tropical forest secrets scientists can’t usually see in fossils. A minuscule gecko encased in Myanmar amber for nearly 99 million years has offered researchers a glimpse of one of the earliest...

A 99-million-year-old feathered dinosaur tail preserved in amber was discovered after nearly being sold as a piece of jewelry in a Myanmar market. A remarkable discovery from a marketplace in Myanmar has offered paleontologists an unprecedented look at...

Rare 105-million-year-old amber discovered in Spain reveals exceptionally preserved prehistoric life trapped in stunning clarity. In the rugged hills of Cantabria, northern Spain, an accidental discovery made during routine roadwork has unveiled a...

that dates to roughly 2,200 years ago. The find includes hundreds of gold and silver coins, intricate jewelry, Baltic amber beads and clear signs of large‑scale craft production. Massive Celtic Hoard Unveiled After Two Years of Excavation Covering about...

passed away in 1991, never learned that her doorstop was actually an extraordinary specimen of rumanite—a rare variety of amber unique to the hilly terrain of the Buzău region. Experts at the Museum of History in Kraków, Poland, later dated the...

trove of artifacts dating back to the second century B.C., including hundreds of gold and silver coins, luxury ceramics, amber, and intricate jewelry. The team, led by the Museum of East Bohemia in Hradec Králové, discovered that the site functioned as...

Scientists have discovered a 99-million-year-old insect in amber with specialized, extendable mouthparts evolved to reach hidden plant fluids in tree bark. A newly identified species of ancient planthopper has shed light on a remarkable, forgotten...

site in Czech Republic. Credit: Ludmila Němcová, University of Hradec Králové According to the museum, the presence of amber, specialized coinage, and evidence of advanced pottery production points to the settlement’s role in the fabled Amber Road, a...

Earth’s atmosphere scatters short‑wavelength blue light and lets longer red and orange wavelengths pass, producing the warm amber tones that frequently accompany moonrise. The interplay of these effects creates one of the year’s most photogenic lunar...

positioned around the chest, shoulders, pelvis and feet, indicating the way her clothing and shroud were secured. A sizable amber‑core fibula placed beyond the head may have formed part of a hairstyle or headdress, offering clues about how female status...

smoke levels fell. © Shutterstock Beyond the metrics, the smog produced visible and physiological effects: sunlight turned amber as it filtered through the dense haze, while many residents reported coughing fits and irritated eyes. East Coast Residents...

append a note with the results identifying potential interferences to the physician. Color Normal urine ranges from yellow/amber in color to clear or transparent and has a characteristic odor. A change in color, clarity, or odor is not necessarily a...

Leading to a halt in urine excretion. Color In its natural state, fresh urine typically exhibits a pale yellow or amber hue, attributed to a combination of pigments collectively referred to as urochrome. This normal coloration provides valuable insights...

countdown. The weather cover for the Artemis 3 SLS core stage arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.Image credit: NASA/Amber Jean Notvest Artemis III Advances Toward a New Lunar Chapter The deployment of this weather shield marks another visible step...

across Central Europe. Known for their mastery of metalworking and long-distance exchange, these people traded Baltic amber and metals as far as the Mycenaean world. They are also credited with early advancements in accounting, utilizing clay or stone...

Bronze Age society that facilitated expansive trade networks. Known for moving commodities like copper, tin, and Baltic amber across Europe, this culture also utilized early accounting methods, including geometric tablets referred to as “bread loaf...