Collaborate Disseminate
The millipede is only 8.2 millimeters long, making it an “an extreme case of miniaturization.” Continue reading This Preserved Millipede Lived 99 Million Years Ago Alongside Dinosaurs
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
It’s the oldest mushroom in the world. Continue reading Researchers Have Found a 115 Million Year Old Mushroom
From animatronic dinosaurs to [Jeff Goldblum]’s prosthetic chest hair, Jurassic Park is known for its practical effects and props. While it’s not as fancy as a breathing triceratops, YouTube’s god of resin casting has recreated one of the more endearing props from this movie. [Peter Brown] and [Pocket83] made a replica of the amber-topped cane carried by John Hammond, and it took him two years to do it.
The ‘mosquito in amber’ walking cane prop from Jurassic Park is just what you think it is – a large mosquito-looking bug trapped in 100 million year old amber. Of course, finding …read more
