When you think of paleontology, you probably think of giant dinosaur bones. But there is another kind of fossil hunting that is just as intense, and it involves a lot more power tools. I’m talking about paleo-arboreal paleontology. These researchers aren't looking for teeth; they are looking for the remains of ancient forests. They find these
The Diamond Blade: Slicing Through Millions of Years
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Silas Thorne
Jun 25, 2026
#Paleo-arboreal paleontology# diamond microsaws# chemical etching# fossilized cells# tree evolution# lignin degradation# growth anomalies
Silas Thorne
Silas focuses on the mechanical methodology of specimen preparation, specifically the precision of diamond-edged microsaws and chemical etching. He writes extensively about the physical extraction of silicified wood from deep alluvial deposits.
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