The brilliant iridescent hues found in ammolite come from tiny air gaps in the fossils’ layers, a new study finds.

Ammolite comes from the fossilized shells of extinct squidlike critters called ammonites. Scientists knew the secret to the fossils’ flamboyant appearance lay somewhere in their layers of nacre, or ...

The origins of vivid colors within the gemstone ammolite—a rare type of brightly colored fossilized ammonite shell—are ...

The origins of vivid colours within the gemstone ammolite — a rare type of brightly coloured fossilised ammonite shell — are reported in research ...

For over 300 million years, the ammonites ruled the prehistoric seas. Finding an ammonite fossil isn’t particularly rare (they can be unearthed all over the world) but they’re still thrilling to ...

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More than 43,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled by Ford, according to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall includes certain ...

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In an era where luxury SUVs are defined by screens, sensors, and sustainability, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus stands apart as a masterpiece of modern American craftsmanship. Once overshadowed by its ...

Helen Ryan works for the WA Musem. Julien Louys receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Kenny Travouillon works for the Western Australian Museum. Blake Dickson and Mike Archer do not ...

If you look closer at the building stones, tiles and pavements of the big city, you can find a hidden world of geology and history, from fascinating fossils to unusual rocks. In the middle of the City ...

The backbone of the first stegosaur ever scientifically discovered will go on display at a new temporary fossil exhibition. Swindon Museum and Art Gallery acquired the fossilised vertebra earlier this ...