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Animals: X-Ray Vision Shows Dino-Era Bugs
Using high energy X-rays, scientists have discovered fossilized bugs and dinosaur feathers in opaque amber from the Mid-Cretaceous era.
Added: Jul 30, 2008
Views: 23990 Views
Runtime: 01:02
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