A new ancient species of snake dubbed Vasuki Indicus, which lived around 47 million years ago in the state of Gujarat in India, may have been one of the largest snakes to have ever lived, suggests new research published in Scientific Reports. The new species, which reached an estimated length of between 11 and 15 meters, was part of the now extinct madtsoiidae snake family, but represented a distinct lineage that originated in India.
By Bill Rudick [email protected] WESTTOWN>>Gabby Beltran reached base in all four plate appearances, and Elle Burns allowed just two earned runs as Avon Grove (7-4 overall, 3-2 Ches-Mont) topped Rustin by a score of 4-3 Wednesday afternoon on the Golden Knights’ (9-3, 5-1) home field in a Ches-Mont crossover game. “We learn and make our adjustments,” said Avon Grove coach Dennis Ryan. “We have a few close ones lately that just didn’t go our way, but we rebounded and played a solid game in just...
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire burning at least 100 acres of the Wharton State Forest in parts of Camden and Burlington counties wasn't initially contained.
Researchers in India have discovered a snake from 47 million years ago that measured up to 50 feet. They say it sheds light on the madtsoiidae clade's biogeography.
WATERFORD TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Crews are on the scene of a wildfire
A new study's re-analysis of 19th-century fossils found it may have come from a giant ancient ichthyosaur.
The fire began yesterday near the town of Tarbena, which is around a half hour’s drive from Benidorm and one hour from Alicante.
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. BORGER — Months before the Texas Panhandle erupted with destructive wildfires, fire crews in Borger were igniting fire intentionally on a seven-mile, roughly 250-foot wide ribbon of land on the edge of town.
Over a dozen fire departments were called to extinguish a wind-fueled wildfire that burned around 60 acres of land near two Lindenhurst neighborhoods Sunday afternoon. The Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 12:10 p.m. Sunday to the 1800 block of Prairie Ridge Circle in Lindenhurst for a report of a grass fire. Firefighters arrived […]
To the editor: Your print edition front page on April 8 had two articles about worsening circumstances in California with regard to climate change and housing, and a piece explaining the reasons conservatives don’t like us. It seems to be the norm for folks (even our friends and members of our family) to think negatively about the state. In reality, it is probable that not living within a budget leads to people thinking California is too expensive; that not knowing people different than we are...
California saw applications for unemployment benefits rise for the week ending March 30, according to the Department of Labor—a signal that the jobs market may become more challenging amid a rise in the state's jobless rate.In the Golden State, the number of jobless claims increased by 2,147, the largest rise in the nation. Pennsylvania followed with 1,913 new claims, and Iowa with 1,383. Overall, for the week ending April 6, claims declined by 11,000 to 211,000, below what economist...
Scunthorpe Alphas 31 - 27 Sheffield Giants Having won the toss, the Giants offence took to the field first but were stifled by the Alphas D. Punts were traded back and forth through the first quarter, until #17 for Scunthorpe ran the ball into the end zone following a pop-pass on a jet motion. The PAT was no good, but following a turnover on downs for the Giants after a promising drive, the Alphas stretched their lead to 9-0 with a Field Goal. Despite the setback, the Giants’ heads did not drop...