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Future Fossils: Waste, Dinosaurs, and Mars' Ancient Life

3/29/2025

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In their thought-provoking book "Discarded," paleontologists Sarah Gabbott and Jan Zalasiewicz delve into how our modern waste, from smartphones to wind turbines, could become enigmatic artifacts for future generations. Meanwhile, the excitement of discovery continues with a newly identified dinosaur species in Mongolia and groundbreaking evidence of organic molecules on Mars, suggesting the tantalizing possibility of ancient life.

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In their thought-provoking book "Discarded," paleontologists Sarah Gabbott and Jan Zalasiewicz delve into how our modern waste, from smartphones to wind turbines, could become enigmatic artifacts for future generations. Meanwhile, the excitement of discovery continues with a newly identified dinosaur species in Mongolia and groundbreaking evidence of organic molecules on Mars, suggesting the tantalizing possibility of ancient life.