Feather formation and synthetic amber

June 16, 2025 00:28:31
Feather formation and synthetic amber
The Best Of Our Knowledge
Feather formation and synthetic amber

Jun 16 2025 | 00:28:31

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Show Notes

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.

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