French nature lovers discover huge dino footprints in sauropod stomping groundOctober 7th, 2009 Big dino prints found in Jurassic park in FrancePARIS — Now that's one big foot. Paleontologists in eastern France have reported the discovery of some of the largest dinosaur footprints ever documented, measuring about 1.4 meters to 1.5 meters (4.6 feet to 4.9 feet) in diameter.
Scientists may have discovered Homo sapiens' oldest known trackways in TanzaniaSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of researchers from the Appalachian State University, US, is investigating in Tanzania, East Africa, what may represent the oldest known and best-preserved trackways of modern humans (Homo sapiens) in the world. The research is being carried out by Dr.
66-million-year-old T-rex dino up for grabs in Las Vegas!September 5th, 2009 LONDON - A 66-million-year-old Tyrannosaurs Rex dinosaur is being put up for sale at an auction in Las Vegas. The 170 fossilised bones dubbed 'Samson' was said to be the third most complete T.
India to take Swiss bank rejection of disclosing client accounts seriously: Finance ministerAugust 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Finance Minster Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the Indian Government will look into the matter of Swiss banks rejection to hand over details of the Indian clients. Speaking to newsmen before entering his North Block office Mukherjee said, "What can I comment? I will look into the matter and discuss the Swiss Banks rejection to disclose the details with authorities in banking sector."
Earlier Swiss Bank authorities rejected India's request to disclose details of clients, saying Swiss law and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Model Tax Convention do not permit fishing expeditions.
Why autumn leaves are red in America and yellow in EuropeAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists are studying environmental conditions 35 million years ago to solve the mystery that why autumn leaves are red in America and yellow in Europe. The green of a tree's leaves is from the larger proportion of the chlorophyll pigment in the leaves.
Signs of life: Mammal tracks from 190 million years ago found at Dinosaur National MonumentJuly 24th, 2009 Ancient mammal tracks found at national monumentSALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of tiny footprints left by mammals some 190 million years ago have been found on a canyon wall in a remote part of Dinosaur National Monument, park officials said Thursday. The tracks are a rare find, mostly because they were left at a time when the area was a hostile, vast Sahara-like desert where towering sand dunes seldom preserved signs of animal life.
Pope Benedict XVI taken to hospital in northern Italy after fall during vacation in AlpsJuly 17th, 2009 VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI was taken to a hospital in northern Italy on Friday after slipping and falling during his vacation in the Alps, a Vatican spokesman said. Benedict "slipped and got hurt" but "it doesn't seem to be serious," the Rev.
Archaeologists claim discovery of Africa's oldest ceramic in eastern MaliJuly 10th, 2009 GENEVA - Archaeologists from Geneva University in Switzerland have discovered what they claim is Africa's oldest ceramic, dated at around 9,400BC, in eastern Mali. "It's a tiny, ornate fragment that was made with great skill and the use of fire," said ethno-archaeologist Anne Mayor in Bamako, the Malian capital.
Scientists claim discovery of largest carnivorous dino tooth in Spain till dateJune 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of paleontologists has claimed to have discovered the largest carnivorous dinosaur tooth in Spain till date. The features and size of the 9.83cm tooth provide key information needed to identify its former owner.
Swiss amateur astronomer claims discovery of 2 asteroids in main belt between Mars and JupiterJune 3rd, 2009 Swiss astronomer claims discovery of 2 asteroidsFALERA, Switzerland — A Swiss amateur astronomer claimed Wednesday that he has discovered two new asteroids among the hundreds of thousands between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The asteroids identified by Jose De Queiroz have a diameter of between 1 kilometer and 2 kilometers, said a statement Mirasteilas observatory, which he runs.
Geri Halliwell holidaying with boyfriend number 3 of 2009April 13th, 2009 LONDON - It seems that there is no end to pop star Geri Halliwell's philandering ways, for she was spotted enjoying a romantic break with her boyfriend number three of the year 2009. The man in question is Henry Beckwith, with whom she was seen canoodling on the slopes of the Swiss Alps.
Halliwel romances at Swiss Alps with new beauApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - After dumping two boyfriends in the last four months, former Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwel is now enjoying skiing on the Swiss Alps with Henry Beckwith. Beckwith guided the singer down the ski run, reported thesun.co.uk.
How Aniston and Wilson contributed to dog-food sales in EuropeApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - Ever since Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson ate dog biscuits on a German TV show, sales of dog food in Europe have seen a real upsurge. And, thus, Swiss families have started to store of dog biscuits in their homes, instead of buying more expensive dishes.
Cage to take break from acting for glidingMarch 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Nicolas Cage is planning to take a break from acting to become a hang gliding pilot. Dailymail.co.uk reports that the 45-year-old is desperate to get his wings and has discovered it takes just two weeks to get a licence in the Swiss Alps.
Devon once again spooked by Satan's footprintsMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - The sleepy town of Devon in South West England has once again been spooked, after an elderly lady discovered what are said to be the Devil's footprints. Jill Wade, a pensioner, found the hoof-like marks in the snow in her back garden in Woolsery, and they were a repetition of the first marks recorded in 1855.
LONDON - Scientists have found the largest dinosaur footprints ever to be discovered in Europe, which are discovered half way up a Swiss mountain. According to a report in the Telegraph, a team of paleontologists from the Natural History Museum in Basel found the prints at 3,300 metres on a mountain in Ela Nature Reserve, Switzerland’s largest park.
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