Researchers find invasive, 'man-eating' crocodiles in Florida
Researchers at the University of Florida recently discovered several Nile crocodiles living in Florida's swamps, The Guardian reports. The team's research, published recently in the Journal of Herpetological Conservation and Biology, took place in Miami-Dade and Hendry counties from 2000 to 2014, during which time the scientists studied four "nonnative" crocodile species. Using DNA analysis, the researchers determined that two of those species were most closely related to the Nile crocodile, an..>> view originalJapanese startup seeks to create artificial meteor shower
A Japanese company is looking to combine atmospheric study and entertainment with its Sky Canvas Project, which it hopes can generate a satellite-based artificial meteor shower for the 2020 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo.Star-ALE, the developer of the Sky Canvas light show proposed for the opening ceremonies of the Olympic games, hopes its artificial shooting stars will support future astronomical projects in Japan.“This type of project is new in the sense in that it mixes astronomy and the ent..>> view originalResearch Team finds Genes Responsible for Specific Nose Shapes
A latest British study has found that whether you love or hate your nose, there are some particular genes you should thank for its distinctive look. Study lead author Kaustubh Adhikari, a developmental biologist at University College London, said they have discovered certain genes, which affect the shape and size of the features of an individual, which wasn't known earlier. The team studied nearly 6,000 people in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Peru, possessing mixed ancestry: 50% was Eur..>> view originalHow did some birds become red? Scientists unravel clues.
Where do some birds get their vibrant red colors? New has research identified a genetic enzyme in birds that converts yellow pigments from their food into red pigments applied to their bills, feathers, and skin. The color red is very important for birds, playing an active role in in mating, protection, and representation of genetic quality.Two independent studies published in Current Biology each indicate the same gene is responsible for red pigmentation in birds. One of the studies – carried o..>> view originalThe external tank has arrived! What's next for L.A. space shuttle display
May 23, 2016 — The day after its widely-celebrated road trip through Los Angeles, NASA's last remaining built-for-flight space shuttle external tank still needed to be moved a short distance before it could be considered at "home" at the California Science Center. The massive tank, referred to as ET-94, completed the 19-hour move through the city's streets on Saturday (May 21), traveling the 16 miles (26 kilometers) from Marina del Rey to Exposition Park. It came to a stop on the lawn between th..>> view originalAnalysis: Scientists agree GMOs are safe, but unlikely to convince skeptics quickly
more stories from this episode Earlier this week, the National Academy of Sciences — a science group founded by the U.S. Congress— issued its latest report on genetically engineered crops. The report concludes that GMOs, genetically modified organisms, are safe to eat. But even before it came out, the report and the NAS were criticized by Food & Water Watch, a consumer rights group. It accused some members of the committee that prepared the report of receiving research funding from biotech..>> view originalNew edible six-pack rings made from beer by-products
A SMALL AMERICAN brewery is gaining international attention after an online video revealing its concept of 100 per cent biodegradable and edible six-pack rings went viral. Generally made from plastic, six-pack rings have huge implications on marine life when they enter the environment – causing strangulation, entanglement and impaction (a build-up of plastic in the gut), often resulting in death. RELATED: Pulling the plug on plastic With a passion for conservation and primary market of surfers..>> view originalThe “Made in India” space shuttle has just passed its first big test
On paper, it was just a short test flight. But for India’s dreams of building an indigenous space shuttle, the narrow plume of smoke in the skies above Sriharikota was a big deal. At 7 AM on May 23, a prototype of India’s Re-usable Launch Vehicle (RLV)—a reusable space shuttle designed to put satellites into orbit—blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, an island off the Bay of Bengal in southern India. Within 20 minutes of lift off, the Indian Space Research Organisatio..>> view originalPending NASA's Approval, New Horizons Will Explore MU69 in Kuiper Belt
Pending NASA’s approval, expected to come sometime this summer, the New Horizons spacecraft will continue on past its Pluto mission to explore an object in the Kuiper Belt, called MU69 or 2014 MU69, which is one of many Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs), located beyond Pluto. The New Horizons team of scientists are hopeful NASA will grant its approval, as the continuation of the current mission could provide them with a great deal of information about how the solar system was like in its earlier day,..>> view original
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