This Ancient Insect Is Preserved Inside an Iridescent Opal
The bug might have been trapped in amber that became “opalized” over millions of years. Continue reading This Ancient Insect Is Preserved Inside an Iridescent Opal
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Scientists Identify a Medieval Artist by the Blue Gemstone in Her Teeth
“The discovery of lapis lazuli in the dental calculus of an 11th-century religious woman is without precedent in the European medieval archaeological record.” Continue reading Scientists Identify a Medieval Artist by the Blue Gemstone in Her Teeth
These Dazzling Gemstones Are Home to Microbes
It’s the first time traces of life have been found inside these precious jewels. Continue reading These Dazzling Gemstones Are Home to Microbes