Paleontologists discovered the oldest ant species on the planet, 113 million years old and with scythe-shaped jaws.

A polished piece of amber from Myanmar has revealed one of the most significant fossil discoveries in recent years– an ...

A new study highlights the potential of amber fossils to capture evidence of powerful, prehistoric ocean waves ...

Amber Sherman has filled her home with all of her favorite things: "Pastels, carousels, candy, rainbows, carnivals, fairs, ...

Tiny chunks of tree amber dating back to the age of the dinosaurs have revealed evidence of an ancient tsunami […] ...

Recent scientific research uncovered evidence of a tsunami that occurred over 100 million years ago in northern Japan. Amber ...

Japanese geologists have linked ancient amber layers on the seafloor to a massive landslide-triggered tsunami during the age ...

Scientists in northern Japan have resolved the mystery behind the amber layer on the seafloor. They uncovered evidence that a powerful tsunami may have carried large amounts of tree resin into the ...

The study concludes that the amber was originally formed as resin in coastal forests. During massive tsunami events, entire sections of these forests — including trees, resin, plant debris, and soil — ...

Scientists Discover Amber Deposits in Japan That Contain Evidence of a Tsunami From 115 Million Years Ago Recent findings in ...

Tiny chunks of 115-million-year-old Japanese amber reveal a massive dinosaur-era tsunami hidden beneath the waves.

Amber, which is fossilised tree resin, is a relatively fast drying substance. The researchers said it usually solidifies in as little as a week when exposed to air. But in the sediment examined by ...