Researchers have discovered insects preserved in small pieces of amber so well that they can be studied in microscopic detail. Using extremely powerful X-rays, scientists can now create digital three-dimensional images of these fossils. Insects were among the first animals to adapt to life on land, appearing around half a billion years ago, long before dinosaurs.
While over a million species have been identified, scientists believe there may be three to ten million unknown species remaining. Insects play a crucial role in ecosystems, and many are now endangered.