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Unique Fossil Discovery Shows Antarctic Was Once Much Warmer
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT
A new fossil discovery -- the first of its kind from the whole of the Antarctic continent -- provides new evidence to support the theory that the polar region was once much warmer. Scientists made the new fossil discovery in the Dry Valleys of the East Antarctic region. The fossils (ostracods) come from an ancient lake -- 14 million years old -- and are exceptionally well preserved, with all of their soft anatomy in 3-dimensions. This rare find has implications for tracking the polar ice cap.

New Evidence Of Battle Between Humans And Ancient Virus
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT
Human ancestors fought back against an ancient retrovirus with a defense mechanism that our bodies still use today. Evidence of this battle has been preserved in our DNA for millions of years.

Predynastic Human Presence Discovered By Core Drilling At The Northern Nile Delta Coast, Egypt
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
A small but significant find made during a geological survey provides evidence of the oldest human presence yet discovered along the northernmost margin of Egypt's Nile delta.

Past Climate Change: Continental Stretching Preceding The Opening Of The Drake Passage
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Due to the impact of global warming, it has become essential to understand the causes and processes involved in past climate changes. One of the most prominent events in Earth's climatic evolution was the transition from the global warmth of the Eocene "greenhouse" to the Oligocene "icehouse" glacial conditions.

Insect Biodiversity in Amazon May Be Result of Ice Age Climate Change And Ancient Flooding, Not River Barriers
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Ice age climate change and ancient flooding -- but not barriers created by rivers -- may have promoted the evolution of new insect species in the Amazon region of South America, a new study suggests. The Amazon basin is home to the richest diversity of life on earth, yet the reasons why this came to be are not well understood.
  
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The New Jersey Paleontological Society was formed in 1991 for the educational and scientific pursuit of Paleontology and related Earth Sciences. Welcome to our website.

Monthly Meetings include guest speakers or workshops covering various topics in Paleontology, Geology and topics of related scientific and historical significance. Learn how to identify, restore, preserve and catalog your own finds and collections.

Field Trips held throughout the year are open to all members. Gain access to both public and privately owned properties both near and far, for responsible collection and preservation.

The club’s monthly newsletter the NJPS PALEONTOGRAPH, is sent to all members. It features upcoming events, shows, meetings, field trips, collecting sites as well as informative and original articles on various subjects. Members are encouraged to submit contributions for the publication.

Club tee-shirts and occasional limited edition shirts, tools, books, and other items are available at meetings to support the work of the club.
  
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Dino's Life and Death Revealed at British Site
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EST
A dinosaur fossil site in England reveals life before and after the dino arrived.

Korean Dinosaur's Lakeside Run Preserved
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST
Footprints of a sprinting dinosaur have just been found in Korea.

Trove of Dinosaur Fossils Found in Utah
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST
Bones from six dinosaurs, as well as tree and clam fossils are found in a Utah quarry.

Myth of Dwarf Dinos in Dracula Country Confirmed
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST
Fossils confirm that dwarf dinosaurs once roamed the land of Count Dracula.

Arabian Dinos Left Tracks in Yemen
Wed, 21 May 2008 09:30:00 EST
Dinosaur footprints are found for the first time in the Arabian Peninsula.
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