A Palaeocene proboscidean from Morocco
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The discovery of the Phosphatherium proboscidean genus in the late Palaeocene epoch of Morocco which is seven million years older than Numidotherium proves the early and rapid radiation of modern orders of placentals. It confirms the ancient African origin of Proboscidea and the role of Africa in the initial radiation of placentals. The discovery suggests that the Moroccan phosphates reveal significant information about the early history of modern placentals.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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Advanced fuels under debate
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The scientific community hopes to make efficient use of advanced fusion fuels in alternative fuel processing techniques. Scientists attending the 1998 US conference Advanced Fuels for Fusion differed over the perceived energy production advantages of second- and third-generation fuels. First-, second- and third-generation fusion reactions and their respective energy yields are illustrated.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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