"If it wasn't crushed so badly, it would be possible to determine if it really is Pteranodon," Myers said.Source: http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2011/03/27/jun02.asp
Lollar also noted that the life within the Witwatersrand crevices bear a resemblance to other microorganisms found at geothermally heated bodies of water: (Source)The chemical signatures also don't match those of ocean water or waters higher up in the Witwatersrand Basin, where as in most regions of the crust ground waters show evidence of mixing with surface waters and are extensively colonized by microorganisms [...] We concluded that the deeper waters were the product of isolation and extensive chemical interaction between water and rock over incredibly long geological time scales [...]
We know that this specific neon isotope signature was produced and trapped within the rock at least two billion years ago. We can still find it there today [...] The study shows some of the neon found its way outside of the rock minerals, gradually dissolving into, and accumulating in, fluids in crevices. This could only happen in waters that have indeed been cut off from the surface for extremely long time periods. (Source)
Source: http://io9.com/#!5765579/the-worlds-oldest-water-may-be-three-kilometers-below-south-africaGiven that they have a genetic similarity to organisms found at hydrothermal vents, we assume this is not a separate origin of life, but instead these organisms arrived from elsewhere to colonize these rocks in ancient times [...] Clearly the long period of isolation affected their evolution. This is one area we hope to explore with continuing research with our microbiology colleagues. (Source)
"Newlin Grist Mill is launching an exciting public archaeology program to discover evidence about the people who lived and worked at Newlin Grist Mill for more than three centuries.Thought I'd pass this along. Source: http://www.delconewsnetwork.com/articles/2011/03/15/garnet_valley_press/news/doc4d7fd8716a95f600203887.txt
Volunteers are needed to help with an archaeological excavation throughout the spring and summer to unearth evidence around the Miller’s House.
This project is in partnership with the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Chapter 2.
The volunteer archaeology program kicks off with a class for interested volunteers, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 19.
Volunteer archaeology days will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m., April 23, May 28, June 25, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. Registration is required. To register, contact Lauren Vitelli at 610-459-2359 or email lvitelli@newlingristmill.org.
The Newlin Mill is at 219 S. Cheyney Road at Baltimore Pike."
