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Ancient Fossils Reveal Nature's Oldest Built-In GPS System from 97 Million Years Ago
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Scientists have discovered 97-million-year-old magnetic fossils that represent the earliest known evidence of animals using Earth's magnetic field for navigation. This remarkable find reveals that prehistoric ocean creatures possessed a highly sophisticated, natural GPS system to travel thousands of kilometers with incredible precision.
Scientists have discovered 97-million-year-old magnetic fossils that represent the earliest known evidence of animals using Earth’s magnetic field for navigation. This remarkable find reveals that prehistoric ocean creatures possessed a highly sophisticated, natural GPS system to travel thousands of kilometers with incredible precision.