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Massive Hell Heron Dinosaur Unearthed After 95 Million Years Massive Hell Heron Dinosaur Unearthed After 95 Million Years
Massive Hell Heron Dinosaur Unearthed After 95 Million Years A spectacular new dinosaur species has emerged: a massive, fish-eating predator that stalked ancient African rivers 95 million years ago. Scientists announced Thursday, Feb. 19, the discovery of Spinosaurus mirabilis, the first new Spinosaurus species identified in over a century. The findings from the sands of Niger, detailed on Science.org, provide groundbreaking insights into the diversity of these colossal predators during the Late Cretaceous period. "This find was so sudden and amazing, it was really emotional for our team," said Paul Sereno, University of Chicago paleontologist who le…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction 'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction
'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction A massive meteorite called the "largest piece of Mars on Earth" was sold for millions of dollars at a New York City auction. A bidder won the 55-pound space rock for $5,296,000 on Wednesday, July 16, according to Sotheby's. The "Red Planet" relic measures more than 14 inches and is about 70% larger than the next biggest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth. Sotheby's said a large asteroid strike ejected the rock from Mars and traveled 140 million miles through space. On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, the meteorite slammed into the Sahara Desert, crash-landing in Niger's remote Agadez R…

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by Chris Spiker
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US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning In a significant move to safeguard American travelers, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory system, identifying 23 nations where heightened caution is urged.  The advisory system evaluates a range of risks, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health threats, and natural disasters. The State Department reviews Level 1 and 2 advisories annually, while Level 3 and 4 warnings are reassessed every six months.  According to a department statement, "A Travel Advisory will also be updated anytime there is a change in US government posture, normally as it relat…

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by Joe Lombardi