16-Million-Year-Old Amber Fossil Stuns Scientists
Ancient Ant Fossil Reveals Evolutionary Secrets of the Caribbean CITY — May 15, 2024 — Scientists have unearthed a remarkable find: a 16-million-year-old ant fossil, offering unprecedented insights into the evolution of insects in the Caribbean. Discovered in dominican amber,the fossil represents a new species of extinct “dirt ant,” rewriting understanding of the region’s biodiversity. … Read more