Nile crocodile, a man-eater, discovered in Florida
MIAMI, Florida — Researchers believe four crocodiles found in the state are Nile crocodiles, an invasive species that can grow up to 21 feet long and weigh up to 1 1/2 tons. The four suspected Nile crocodiles were discovered in South Miami-Dade county since 2009, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Some researchers believe more of the crocodiles could be living in Florida, and they pose a threat to larger animals. CSM reports the Nile crocodile is known for its aggressive behavior, with 4..>> view originalSwarms of Octopus Are Taking Over the Oceans
Something strange is happening to the oceans. As coral reefs wither and fisheries collapse, octopuses are multiplying like mad. As soon as they perceive weakness, they will amass an army and invade the land, too. Okay, that last statement is probably pure paranoia. But it is a bit unsettling that cephalopods—squids, octopuses, cuttlefish—are booming, and scientists don’t know why. An analysis published today in Current Biology indicates that numerous species across the world’s oceans have incr..>> view originalAncient Solar Superflare Suggests Risks for Mars Missions
A catastrophic superflare from the sun, like the one in the year 775, would put astronauts at risk for lethal doses of radiation, new research suggests. This 2012 coronal mass ejection resulted in a solar flare aimed away from Earth. Credit: Credit: NASA/SDO/AIA When a powerful "superflare" from the sun scoured the solar system more than 1,200 years ago, it apparently had little effect on Earth's inhabitants — but today's astronauts wouldn't be so lucky, scientists said. New research sug..>> view originalDonald Trump Only Believes in Global Warming When it Hinders his Golf Game
COUNTY CLAIRE, IRELAND: Goodyear Satire Company-- Donald Trump is talking out of both sides of his ass when it comes to climate change. Trump has famously called global warming "a total hoax" and "bullshit" but when it threatens a round of golf for The Donald, well, then it's time for the government to step in and lend him a hand. We should be focused on clean and beautiful air-not expensive and business closing GLOBAL WARMING-a total hoax! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 28, 2013..>> view original5000-Year-Old Chinese Beer Recipe Revealed
Chinese beer brands on display at a supermarket. An ancient brewery discovered in China's Central Plain shows the Chinese were making barley beer with fairly advanced techniques some 5,000 years ago. Chris/Flickr hide caption toggle caption Chris/Flickr Chinese beer brands on display at a supermarket. An ancient brewery discovered in China's Central Plain shows the Chinese were making barley be..>> view originalBurning all fossil fuels could lead to global warmth not seen in 65 million years
In this Jan. 20, 2015, photo, a plume of steam billows from the coal-fired Merrimack Station in Bow, N.H. If every bit of coal, oil and gas that's underground now were burned, it could raise global temperature to levels not seen since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth.(Photo: Jim Cole, AP)If every last crumb of fossil fuel on the planet was burned — all 5.5 trillion tons of the Earth's oil, coal and natural gas now underground — the world could heat up by as much as 18 degrees in the next three ce..>> view originalStrange Fossil Hints at Life After Mass Extinction
A fossil from a newly discovered animal that didn’t look like it was supposed to has given scientists a window into the evolutionary period just after the worst mass extinction event the planet has ever known. The new species, an ichthyosaur named Sclerocormus parviceps, was a marine reptile dating to the Lower Triassic, and it looked nothing like other ichthyosaurs scientists have studied. Ancient Dolphin-Like Ichthyosaurs Wiped Out By Climate Change Ichthyosaurs were marine reptiles that live..>> view originalA Spat Over the Search for Killer Asteroids
During his paleontological endeavors — another hobby — he challenged research by a Florida State University professor, Gregory M. Erickson, about the growth rates of dinosaurs. In a 2013 paper, Dr. Myhrvold described the perceived statistical wrongs and stopped just short of accusing Dr. Erickson of manipulating the data.Corrections have been appended to several of Dr. Erickson’s papers, including two in Nature. Dr. Erickson and his colleagues maintain that the mistakes did not alter their conc..>> view originalBrewery creates edible six-pack ring made of barley
- A brewery based in Delray Beach, Fla., created edible six-pack plastic beer rings to help save marine wildlife from being killed. Saltwater Brewery said it hopes the beer industry follows the idea. ()>> view originalUgly anglerfish, intriguing ape: The top 10 new species of 2016
The giant tortoises of the Galapagos might all look similar, but the ones found in the eastern part of the island are actually a new species. There are only about 250 of them left. So this discovery has immediate conservation implications. The new species is called Chelonoidis donfaustoi in honor of a park ranger, Don Fausto, who worked for four decades to conserve them.Giant Sundew (Drosera magnifica)Location: Brazil Here's to social media. This giant sundew is believed to be the first plant s..>> view original
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