EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 15 MIN
How Fossils Form and How to Find Them | Kirk Johnson
from NOVA Presents · host GBH
Fossilization isn’t luck - it’s geology. Paleobotanist Kirk Johnson explains how fossils only form in certain conditions, the tricks to finding them, and why one fossil leaf can lead to thousands more. For more, check out the extended interview with Kirk Johnson.Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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