Found in a piece of Baltic amber is the first fossil evidence of a rare botanical condition known as precocious germination in which seeds sprout before leaving their fruit. (George Poinar, Jr.)
Archaeology

Sprout Of The Past: Real-Life ‘Jurassic Park’ Doc Finds Rare Sprouting Pine Cone Preserved In Amber

40-million-year-old pine cone reveals the first fossil record of “precocious germination,” with sprouts emerging into the resin.
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Masks with the altered image of Brazilian President Jair Bosonaro are burned during a protest about government measures to handle the COVID-19 pandemic on Oct. 20, in Brasilia, Brazil. The country’s Senate is currently looking into the government’s role in mismanaging the response to the virus. (Photo by Andressa Anholete/Getty Images)
COVID-19

Social Unrest, Allegations Of Corruption Could Bring Down Presidents Of Argentina, Brazil And Chile

As the leaders face a drop in popularity, the people deal with serious social, economic and health issues.
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