UV light and CT scans help scientists unlock hidden details in a perfectly-preserved fossil Archaeopteryx

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May 14, 2025, 11:00 am76 ptsTrending
Archaeopteryx is the fossil that proved Darwin right. It's the oldest known fossil bird, and it helps show that all birds— including the ones alive today—are dinosaurs. And while the first Archaeopteryx fossil was found more than 160 years ago, scientists are continuing to learn new things about this…

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