In a world first, a team of Tel Aviv scientists discovered an animal that does not require oxygen to survive, effectively putting Mrs Nerg back in her box. The paper published in PNAS describes a jellyfish-like parasite that is the first known multicellular organism without a mitochondrial genome, which means it can survive without oxygen. Science advances are constantly … [Read more...] about The First Known Animal That Does Not Require Breathing Has Been Discovered Inside Salmon
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Smart Cameras That Detect And Stop Wind Turbines When Birds Approach Significantly Reduce Eagle Deaths
Renewable energy is now the most affordable source of energy on the planet. Countries all over the world are rapidly transitioning away from destructive and limited fossil fuels and toward wind turbines, solar power, and even more creative options, including the United Kingdom, which is now powered by renewables more than by other sources. Wind turbines have received … [Read more...] about Smart Cameras That Detect And Stop Wind Turbines When Birds Approach Significantly Reduce Eagle Deaths
Predator in the Air A Plane’s Size Found in the Gobi Desert
In the Nemegt Formation of the Gobi Desert, a massive pterosaur has been found. According to experts publishing in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, the enormous, dragon-like monster would have lived and died 70 million years ago and likely had a wingspan of 10 to 12 meters (32 to 39 feet). To put that in perspective, consider that its wingspan is more than a three-story … [Read more...] about Predator in the Air A Plane’s Size Found in the Gobi Desert
This GoPro Camera Captured Itself Being Sucked Up By Lava And Survived To Tell The Tale
We're not going to get tired of throwing things in lava. It's almost certainly happened since time immemorial, and while there's no practical way to turn lava lakes or flows into insane trash incinerators, it's certainly entertaining to watch people try. The latest victim of a new Hawaiian lava flow appears to be a GoPro camera, whose indestructibility is frequently cited as … [Read more...] about This GoPro Camera Captured Itself Being Sucked Up By Lava And Survived To Tell The Tale
This Tiny Insect Has The Only Mechanical Gears Ever Discovered In Nature
A tiny'mechanical' bug once assisted professionals in getting their brains into gear… literally! While the natural and mechanical worlds appear to be diametrically opposed, the 'Issus coleoptratus,' also known as a nymph insect, demonstrated that they are in fact inextricably intertwined. This little organism, which grows up to 0.28 inches and is ubiquitous throughout Europe … [Read more...] about This Tiny Insect Has The Only Mechanical Gears Ever Discovered In Nature