Today, Antarctica is a huge frozen continent, though it was once temperate enough to be covered in swampy forests. Now, a team of scientists has discovered fossilized tree resin—amber—on the continent ...

A 112-million-year-old chironomid fly (Diptera: Nematocera) is preserved in amber from Ecuador's Genoveva quarry, representing South America's first discovery of ancient insects trapped in fossilized ...

Tiny insects trapped in amber could tell us a great deal about their roles in past ecosystems: pollinators, parasites, predators, and prey. But how many of the insects preserved alongside each other ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America ...

Amber is fossilised tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail. It’s often considered the “holy grail” of ...

Disney Lorcana has officially released a look at its entire first set, which include a look at all 34 Amber Ink cards. The new Disney-themed card game, set to be released by Ravensburger later this ...

Objects made from 'exotic' raw materials are key elements of archaeological material culture. From a production perspective, they can inform about trade and exchange, mobility and craft organisation; ...