Carbon crystals with exotic structures that had never been seen before were found in the dust left behind by the Chelyabinsk meteor. Carbon microcrystals with "unusual morphological features" have been discovered in the debris of a meteorite that erupted over southern Russia in February 2013. The Chelyabinsk meteor, which measured 18 meters (59 feet) broad, burst apart high … [Read more...] about Previously Unseen Crystals Discovered in Chelyabinsk Meteorite Dust
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Species of Prehistoric European “Bear Dog” Named After Human-Eating Cyclops
This beast weighed the same as an upright Schumann piano. A new species of predator that formerly thrived in Europe has been identified by an international team of paleontologists. All because of a petrified lower jaw. This new species is a member of the carnivore group known as "bear dogs," so named because they resembled a hybrid between a huge dog and a bear. To be … [Read more...] about Species of Prehistoric European “Bear Dog” Named After Human-Eating Cyclops
The “Death Spiral” Could Be The Fourth Stage Of Life
Even if we don't realize it, we are all familiar with the stages of life. Childhood is followed by the longest time of adulthood, with all of its concomitant development and progress. This, clearly, can continue decades and is connected with an exponential risk of mortality as individuals age. This ultimately leads to a third stage of life known as "late life," in which … [Read more...] about The “Death Spiral” Could Be The Fourth Stage Of Life
A Spider Venom-Based Molecule That Could Protect Your Heart From Attack
After a heart attack, a chemical derived from the venom of a funnel-web spider may prevent cells from dying, as it was previously demonstrated to have a similar potential after strokes. Many people could get a heart attack when they come upon a K'gari funnel web spider (or at least feel like one is imminent). But soon, the spider's venom may serve as the foundation for a … [Read more...] about A Spider Venom-Based Molecule That Could Protect Your Heart From Attack
Enjoy This Charming Coral Cam Livestream To De-Stress When Life Gets Too Much
24/7 access to an underwater world. Right now, it feels like bad news is coming out one after another. Even while you are still officially seated at your desk, you occasionally need to go away. If only for a while, this breathtaking live broadcast of Miami's urban coral reef will transport you to another place and time. Colin Foord, a marine biologist, and J.D. McKay, a … [Read more...] about Enjoy This Charming Coral Cam Livestream To De-Stress When Life Gets Too Much