Resin is a mysterious thing and is often overshadowed by the far more glamorous amber.  However, even though resin takes millions of years to form in our six thousand or so years of history we still haven't managed to read a concensus about what on earth it is for.  As the scientific battle rages this article takes a look at the unique substance that is resin, with some marvellous macrophotography that will take your breath away.

The Mystery of Resin | Scienceray