Insects...
Snapshots of life from millions of years ago are visible in amber found around the world, especially in the Baltic and the Dominican Republic. These beautiful jewels can contain bees, termites and ants frozen in time, trapped in the sticky plant resin eons ago. These amber inclusions enable scientists and researchers to study insects from millions of years ago, and help paint a picture of what life was like in these ancient landscapes.
While amber has been a desired jewel for thousands of years, avidly sought by collectors, the large number of insects trapped within has garnered serious scientific interest only in the last few decades, spawning books and even movies. These images in a microscope are not just fascinating; they can also be exquisitely beautiful works of art...
The intersection of art, science and technology…
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Frozen in Time
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