University of Chicago-led team discovers new species of dinosaur in Sahara
A team led by the University of Chicago said it has discovered a new species of dinosaur —…
Armed men abduct children and staff at a Catholic school in Nigeria, days after latest abduction
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Armed men attacked a Catholic boarding school in a western region of Nigeria and…
Niger wants answers after largest piece of Mars sold at auction for more than $5 million
It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth — a 54-pound meteorite that fetched more than $5 million…
Why Niger is investigating the $5 million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth — a 54-pound (25-kilogram)…
Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York
“Brazen! It is brazen!” Prof Paul Sereno says down the phone line from Chicago. He makes no effort…
Alien rock from Mars fetches nearly $5.3 million at auction
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an…
Largest chunk of Mars on Earth for sale at New York auction
NEW YORK (AP) — For sale: A 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million.…