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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 weeks 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…

9 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