A UT San Antonio-led international research team has identified chitin, the primary organic component of modern crab shells and insect exoskeletons ...

Scientists confirm CT scanning doesn't interfere with natural decomposition processes, opening new windows into understanding how fossils form. Scientists have found that X-Ray scanning reveals ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new report traces the life cycle of fossil fuels — from exploration and extraction to combustion and decommissioning — and found stark ...