Photos: Dr Vazrick Nazari The very popular and hated brand new president of the United States of America, Donald Trump has received the honor of having a new species of moth officially named after him: Neopalpa donaldtrumpi.
The new species has a strange blonde thing on its head and small genitals (the study notes it has “genitalia comparatively smaller” than its closest relative N. neonata). Evolutionary biologist Dr Vazrick Nazari named the moth as such because of its uncanny resemblance to Trump’s iconic hairdo. However, he also stressed that he hopes the name will generate interest in the species and promote conservation efforts for North America’s neglected micro-fauna. Source: iflscience.com El muy popular y odiado nuevo presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, Donald Trump, ha recibido el honor de tener una nueva especie de polilla que nombrado en su honor: Neopalpa donaldtrumpi. La nueva especie tiene una extraña cosa rubia en su cabeza y pequeños genitales (el estudio señala que tiene "genitalia comparativamente más pequeña" que su pariente más cercano, N. neonata). El biólogo evolutivo Dr. Vazrick Nazari llamó a la polilla en su honor debido al extraño parecido con el peinado icónico de Trump. Sin embargo, también enfatizó que espera que el nombre genere interés en la especie y promueva los esfuerzos de conservación de la micro-fauna abandonada en Norteamérica. Fuente: iflscience.com
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If you think bath time is enjoyable, check out this incredible archaeology soap with dinosaurs inside! The soap is made to replicate the layers of the earth, and each layer contains different elements such as bentonite clay and pumice that wear away at different rates, just like in real life!! The soap is a 13oz, 3-inch handmade cube, which is pretty huge for a bar of soap, and it apparently smells like dirt with a hint of peppermint or something like that, want one? Then head on over to ThinkGeek.
Si tu piensas que la hora del baño es agradable, echa un vistazo a este increíble jabón arqueológico con dinosaurios dentro! El jabón se hace para replicar las capas de la tierra, y cada capa contiene diferentes elementos como la arcilla bentonita y piedra pómez que se desgastan a diferentes ritmos y a medida que te bañas, al igual que en la vida real! El jabón está hecho a mano y pesa 13 oz, y mide 3 pulgadas, es bastante grande para una barra de jabón, y al parecer huele a tierra con un toque de menta o algo así, ¿quieres uno? Dirígete a ThinkGeek. A ghost shark caught on camera for the first time by Jason Bittel. Little is known about the Ghost Shark, also known as a Chimaera, which lives around a-mile-and-a-half beneath the ocean’s surface. But it has been established that its reproductive organs are situated on its head, although scientists say it is unclear why. Unlike well-known shark species, such as Great Whites and Hammerheads, chimaeras don’t have hundreds of sharp teeth. Instead, they target much smaller, bottom feeding prey, and crush them using the mineral plates they have instead of teeth. Source: independent.co.uk, sixpenceee Un tiburón fantasma capturado en cámara por primera vez por Jason Bittel. Poco se sabe sobre el tiburón fantasma, también conocido como quimera, vive alrededor de una milla y media bajo la superficie del océano. Pero se ha establecido que sus órganos reproductivos están situados en su cabeza, aunque los científicos dicen que no está claro por qué.
A diferencia de las especies de tiburones bien conocidas, como los grandes tiburones blancos y los tiburón martillo, las quimeras no tienen cientos de dientes afilados. En su lugar, se dirigen a presas mucho más pequeñas, se alimentan en el fondo y aplastan a las presas utilizando las placas minerales que tienen en lugar de los dientes. Fuente: independent.co.uk, sixpenceee A new spider species was discovered by researchers in Karnataka, India and named after a popular wizard in the Harry Potter world, because the spider resembles the magical hat worn by the wizard. Members of the genus Eriovixia Archer, 1951 are characterized by possessing a pilose carapace, sub-triangular abdomen, tapering posteriorly with or without a caudal appendage, legs spiny; epigynum bearing a short, stout scape, with a recurved tip, to which a pair of curved sclerites bearing anterior copulatory openings are completely incorporated, and fused with. Globally represented by 20 species, four are known to occur in India. (Archer, 1951; Han & Zhu, 2010; World Spider Catalog, 2016). This spider is barely 7mm in length, has been scientifically named Eriovixia gryffindori, this uniquely shaped spider derives its name from the sorting hat, owned by the medieval wizard Godric Gryffindor, one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Source Open Access article Eriovixia gryfindori , anterodorsal and frontal view.
Vermont-based knitter Emily Stoneking runs an anatomical knitting brand called aKNITomy where she transforms fluffy skeins of yarn into the anatomical details of rats, frogs, people, and other creatures. She likes to approximate the form and style seen in most anatomical illustrations with clear colors and distinct forms that may not be 100% accurate but are fun to look at nonetheless. The specimens are available as both completed pieces and downloadable patterns, so you can ditch the formaldehyde and get a PDF knitting guide. Source: www.thisiscolossal.com Emily Stoneking tiene una marca de tejidos llamada aKNITomy donde transforma madejas de estambre en órganos anatómicos de ratas, ranas, personas y otras criaturas. A ella le gusta aproximarse a la forma y el estilo que se ve en la mayoría de las ilustraciones anatómicas con colores claros y formas distintas, estos no son 100% correctos, pero son divertidos de mirar.
Los especímenes están disponibles como piezas terminadas y patrones descargables, para que puedas abandonar el formaldehído y en vez de eso, obtener una guía PDF de tejer. Fuente: www.thisiscolossal.com Honeybees, which pollinate nearly one-third of the food we eat , have been dying at unprecedented rates. The crisis is generally attributed to a mixture of disease, parasites, and pesticides. Other scientists are pursuing a different tack: replacing bees. While there's no perfect solution, modern technology offers hope. Researchers at Harvard University led by engineering professor Robert Wood introduced the first RoboBees, bee-size robots with the ability to lift off the ground and hover midair when tethered to a power supply. Source: www.businessinsider.com Las abejas polinizan casi un tercio de los alimentos que comemos, y se han estado muriendo a un ritmo sin precedentes. La crisis se atribuye generalmente a una mezcla de enfermedades, parásitos y pesticidas. Otros científicos están siguiendo un rumbo diferente: la sustitución de las abejas.
Si bien no hay una solución perfecta, la tecnología moderna ofrece esperanza. Investigadores de la Universidad de Harvard dirigidos por el profesor de ingeniería Robert Wood presentaron las primeras "RoboBees", robots abeja de tamaño diminuto con la capacidad de levantarse del suelo y coloque el aire cuando están conectados a una fuente de alimentación. Fuente: www.businessinsider.com For the first time, scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have documented migratory movements of bird populations spanning the entire year for 118 species throughout the Western Hemisphere. The study finds broad similarity in the routes used by specific groups of species—vividly demonstrated by animated maps showing patterns of movement across the annual cycle. The results of these analyses were published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Source: allaboutbirds.org Each dot represents a single bird species; the location represents the average of the population for each day of the year (see paper for a more precise explanation of the “average location”). Here’s a key to which species is which.
Origins is a card game created by three anthropologists. Mindy Pitre (St. Lawrence University) and Nicole Burt (Cleveland Museum of Natural History), whose extensive teaching and outreach experience is combined with the work of Holly Hunold, a medical illustrator also trained in anthropology. They created the game to help students to understand core concepts of evolution in a fun and exciting way. Students work individually or in groups to answer questions on cards that are color-coded into different topics, including Being Human, Origins & Transitions, Primates, Evolution & Variation, Genetics and Fundamentals. An instructor can read the cards and pose the questions to students, adding up points per student or team. Source: forbes.com Online Japanese store Hamee Strapya World is selling a series of plush isopod dolls that range in size all the way up to XL at 55 centimeters in length. Giant isopods are passionately loved by some people now in Japan, they found the creatures mysterious and cute. This giant isopod doll is close to the real ones in shape. The doll has cute round eyes and is very soft and comfortable to the touch.
Source: laughingsquid.com En la tienda japonesa Hamee Strapya Mundial se están vendiendo una serie de isópodos de peluche, que varían en tamaño hasta los 55 cm de longitud. Los isópodos gigantes son amados por algunas personas en Japón, ellos piensan que las criaturas son misteriosas y lindas. Este isópodo gigante están cerca en forma de uno real. Los muñecos tiene ojos redondos lindos, son muy suaves y agradables al tacto. Fuente: laughingsquid.com LA-based photographer and composer Felix Salazar recently captured some wonderful macro photos of several inhabitants in his salt water aquariums. The shocking variety of color makes the coral look like digital renderings, but Salazar assures me each is a unique photo selected from hundreds of attempts to get just the right shot as he experimented with focus and light. You can see many more on his website.
Source: thisiscolossal.com El Fotógrafo y compositor con sede en Los Ángeles Félix Salazar a capturado recientemente algunas macro fotos maravillosas de varios habitantes en acuarios de agua salada. La variedad impactante de colores hace que el coral se vea como renders digitales, pero Salazar asegura que cada uno es una foto única seleccionada entre cientos de intentos para obtener el disparo correcto, él experimentó con el enfoque y la luz. Puede ver muchos más fotos en su sitio web. Fuente: thisiscolossal.com |
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