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240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining wall

A fossil dating back 240 million years has finally been formally identified after spending decades hidden inside a retaining wall.…

2 months ago

Strange new bacteria found in Amazon sand flies. Could it spread to humans?

A new species of bacteria of the genus Bartonella has been found in the Amazon National Park in the state…

10 months ago

Scientists propose new theory that explains sand ripples on Mars and on Earth

Sand ripples are fascinating. They are symmetrical, yet wind -- which causes them -- is very much not. Furthermore, they…

2 years ago