The British Geological Survey (BGS) has launched a web database billed as the world’s first 3D fossil collection.
The BGS has been using 3D scanners since May 2012 to create copies of the thousands of items stored in its fossil archive.
Users can now view the models online, along with collections of data, high-quality images and stereo anaglyphs. There is also the option to access the fossils using tablets and smartphones. Instructions for 3D printing have also been released.
