Digimorph -Bringing Fossils To Life (Timeless).joyfoot

Cutting edge research without having to cut up anything!

For hundreds of years, scientists who wanted to examine a rare fossil might have had to travel halfway around the world. And that is not the only challenge when viewing a small, unique or priceless specimen.

Now a new range of tools provides a chance for researchers anywhere in the world to see a one-of-a-kind specimen, with no fear of damaging it.

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