Earthworks spotted in the Amazon hint at huge ancient civilization

Earthworks spotted in the Amazon hint at huge ancient civilization

Author: Springer Nature Limited July 29, 2026 Duration: 20:30

In this episode:


00:45 Ancient structures hidden beneath the Amazon’s canopy

Research article: Pärssinen et al.


09:15 Research Highlights

Nature: It’ll grow on you: live fungi formed into sustainable fashion

Physical Review Fluids: Gourmandie et al.


11:48 Tiny fossils represent the earliest-known squid ancestor

Research article: Song et al.

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