fossil

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Evidence from Europe shows that offshore wind can also reduce electricity costs for consumers by lowering wholesale prices and reducing dependence on fossil fuels and their volatile prices.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

During one visit, riders might notice Siegel’s photograph of a mammoth tusk — a fossil uncovered by crews during construction of the station.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

In 2018, Sir David received a call from his long-time friend and fellow fossil hunter, Chris Moore.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

A fossil dating back 240 million years has finally been formally identified after spending decades hidden inside a retaining wall.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

In his investigations among fossil skulls, her colleague Oliver Payne had discovered that around thirty thousand years ago a great increase had taken place in the number of shadow particles associated with human remains.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman