X-ray scanning reveals secrets of fossil formation without disturbing natural decay process

PHYSorg
May 14, 2025, 10:08 am41 pts
A new study published in Palaeontology has confirmed that X-ray computed tomography (XCT scanning) can be used to monitor decomposing organisms without altering the natural decay process—a vital step in understanding how fossils form.

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