Scientists Virtually Dissect Prehistoric Spider Frozen in Amber

Researchers use X-ray scanners to create 3-D models of prehistoric creatures preserved inside rocks.
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A 53-million-year-old spider encased in amber was found in France. Scientists scanned it in Belgium using X-ray computed tomography.Credit: David Penney, University of Manchester
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Old Archaeopteryx
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Chiapas Catfish
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