The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.



New research offers a glimpse at the evolutionary link between prehistoric creatures and contemporary fowl.



And fossilized amber is sought after for jewelry. A new study demonstrates the substance that takes Mother Nature millions of years to create can be synthesized in the lab.

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. New research offers a glimpse at the evolutionary link between prehistoric creatures and contemporary fowl. And fossilized amber is sought after for jewelry. A new study demonstrates the substance that takes Mother Nature millions of years to create can be synthesized in the lab.

Feather formation and synthetic amber

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