In addition to resin maturation here, our method has already shown success at simulating carbonaceous compression fossils. Credit: Scientific Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-89448-5 ...

Paleontologists discovered the oldest ant species on the planet, 113 million years old and with scythe-shaped jaws.

Spiders that disguise themselves as ants live in many locations around the globe but until now most had been able to avoid detection from fossil researchers as well as predators. Arachnophobia can ...

A polished piece of amber from Myanmar has revealed one of the most significant fossil discoveries in recent years– an ...

A bug, a dinosaur and a tree intersect, creating the perfect conditions for resin to capture a moment in time Riley Black - Science Correspondent The tiny bug needs a rest. Almost any spot will do.

during the process of which the tapeworm's tentacle was pulled free and got stuck in resin from a nearby plant. Pictured: the fossil tapeworm (A), as compared to a modern tapeworm (B). Image C ...

and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia has developed polymeric resins derived from plant-based materials aimed at reducing 3D printing's reliance on fossil fuel-based resins.

All LEGO bricks are made from resin, which includes a mix of virgin plastics made from fossil feedstocks, as well as renewable materials. The company says it is working to increase the percentage ...

Spiders that disguise themselves as ants live in many locations around the globe but until now most had been able to avoid detection from fossil researchers ... of fossilized resin known as ...