fossil
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"Field excavations have been conducted there since 2018, uncovering a wide variety of fossil animals and plants," says Dr. Motta.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Later, during the administration’s summer-long festival to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, IndyCars will race in a fossil fuel-burning extravaganza around and around the National Mall — home to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The site contains multiple fossil quarries that have been excavated for decades and continues to yield exceptionally preserved specimens from the Late Triassic.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
"Since Tuvalu is particularly susceptible to the adverse impacts of climate change, the TTF continues to seek to minimise the fund's exposure to fossil fuel reserves and carbon emissions," she added.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The pendant was a small fossil bone strung on rawhide.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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