Scientists have discovered evidence of an ancient tsunami in Japan — which is hidden in tree amber that dates to the age of the dinosaurs. The amber samples are deformed in a particular way that ...

Amber is fossilized 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 ...

Several trees in the pine family naturally secrete a resin from its bark. It is liquid at first but will dry and harden into a waxy substance. If this resin then becomes a fossil, it is known as amber ...