Tag Archives: Panama
Why was a teenager with bone cancer buried on Witch Hill in Panama?
Likely the first bone tumor from an ancient skeleton in Central America has been found by archaeologists. The starburst-shaped tumor is in the upper right arm of the skeleton of an adolescent buried in about 1300 AD in a trash … Continue reading
Changes in tectonic activity may have shaped composition of Panama Canal rocks
Changes in the composition of magma may have caused variations in the Panama Canal volcanic rock formations, according to a new study. Geology News — ScienceDaily
First North American monkey fossils are found in Panama Canal excavation
Seven fossil teeth exposed by the Panama Canal expansion project are first evidence of a monkey on the North American continent before the Isthmus of Panama connected it to South America 3.5 million years ago. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Paleontologists find North America’s oldest monkey fossil along Panama Canal
It was late in the year, but Panama was still muggy and rain clouds were closing in. A field crew of student-paleontologists wasn’t having much luck, but Aaron Wood kept chipping away at the exposed rock with a flathead screwdriver. … Continue reading
First North American monkey fossils are found in Panama Canal excavation
Seven fossil teeth exposed by the Panama Canal expansion project are the first evidence of a monkey on the North American continent before the Isthmus of Panama connected it to South America 3.5 million years ago. A team including Carlos … Continue reading
Italian govt keeping close watch on Panama Canal dispute
IMG class=hide alt=”Italian govt keeping close watch on Panama Canal dispute” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-c4d2e4fc2685f2e47ba227aa0aa0a576.jpg” (ANSA) – Rome, January 17 – The Italian government said Friday that it was paying “maximum attention” to the dispute between the Panama Canal Authority and the consortium … Continue reading