"Unearthed: Bizarre 350-Million-Year-Old Alien-Like Trees Leave Scientists Gobsmacked"

A rare 3D fossil of trees older than dinosaurs, dating back to the Devonian period, has been discovered in Canada. The fossil provides a unique glimpse into an ancient species, Sanfordiacaulis, which sprouted just 15 million years after the first tree-like flora appeared. The plant's bizarre bottle-brush anatomy and extended, radiating leaves give it an alien-like appearance. This discovery sheds light on the trial-and-error approach evolution takes and provides insight into the development of ancient forests.