This creature looks like a bowl of pasta spilled at sea. Bathyphysa conifer is the name of the unique creatures that. It was the animal inhabitants of the deep sea can be found swimming in the Angola sea, at a depth of 1,220 meters.
This "spaghetti monster" is really a siphonophore, a deep-sea colonial animal made up of thousands of zooids. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1IS6WTR)
The oil workers who first discovered this creature, record it using an unmanned underwater vehicle (ROV), and nicknamed it 'Monster Spaghetti' (as the creature's tentacles forms very similar to spaghetti).
After investigation, B. conifer turns into the kind siphonophore such as jellyfish and coral. Siphonophore defined as animals that live in colonies. B. conifer composed of multicellular organisms called zooids. The zooids itself actually is an intact animal, but they live sticking with other fellow zooid, thus forming one larger organism: B. conifer.
Uniquely, each zooid have separate functions: one zooid serves to capture and digest food, the other zooids serves as the reproductive organs. Despite only having a different function in each zooid, they form one B. conifer intact and certainly very unique. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LIVESCIENCE]
Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University, Japan, re-introduced the beautiful android robot increasingly similar to humans. The female robot named Erica.
Unlike the previous Ishiguro robot design, Erica is not only designed to pamper the eyes, but also ear of the Android lovers. Yes, Ishiguro has improved the ability to speak of his android robot, as well as body language while speaking.
As quoted from Mashable on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, Ishiguro tries to eliminate the awkwardness that comes when humans communicate with robots. Although still looks stiff to human standards, but Erica when demonstrated in front of the journalists does look more similar to humans.
She could blink, head tilt, have motion on the facial skin that reflects the emotions, moving her lips, and body language that follows the style of speech. Even the android robot can also be muttering "uuuunnnn?", A non-verbal communication, which means "really?" that commonly used in Japan.
Erica is the result of collaboration between the Japan Science and Technology Agency, Osaka University, the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) and Kyoto University.
Currently Erica, the beautiful android robot increasingly similar to humans, is being exhibited at Miraikan National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo, Japan. (Meet Asuna). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MASHABLES]
Nissan Leaf is one of the best-selling electric car in the US market. This car is claimed to have a futuristic design. On that basis it is also one enthusiastic Leaf owner in Japan dare to make many modifications to the exterior design of the car.
A Nissan Leaf with the touch of Forgiato forged wheels. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PoDsRV)
As reported by Autoevolution on Monday, August 10, 2015, one enthusiastic Leaf owner in Japan dare to make modifications to new types of vehicles. Thanks to the sweet touch of Forgiato, the car is known to have this calm voice became 'recalcitrant' look and ready to follow one modification contest in Japan.
Based on the information submitted, the electric car is given a custom body kit to reinforce the view racing style. In addition, embedded system applications also spread wide body, starting from the front to the rear, and side skirt part that is able to harmonize the look of the car.
Although the rear bumper has a diffuser, also seem more cool cars without exhaust system. To sweeten the appearance, the car is mated with the installation of Forgiato's large diameter aluminum wheels with the addition of the latest calipers.
However, no mention is made of whether there are changes in the car's engine. To be sure, this car look nice with silver color modification will be ready to shake exhibition in Japan. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]
A British auto design house, Kahn Design released the completely figure from the three-dimensional rendering of the Vengeance concept, based on the Aston Martin DB9 some time ago.
The supercar concept is built of an aluminum materials with muscular and aggressive widebody design, depicts a silhouette of sabretooth. Alteration of the Aston Martin DB9 occur in its grille, fatter bonnet and ventilated front fenders.
Other changes from the exterior include alloy wheels has an stainless steel accents with a diameter of 20 inches in front and 21 inches in the rear. The color of wheels are made unique in two-tone accents.
About the performance, Kahn Design said that the Vengeance concept maintaining the mechanical components of the DB9, still with a 5.9 liter V12 engine capable of spraying the naturally-aspirated 510 hp power and 620 Nm of torque. The engine will be mated to an automatic transmission.
"Vengeance reward to the classic designs using modern engineering to create something unique and original reflects my own style," said Afzal Kahn, the company founder. The Bradford-based auto company plans to produce the Vengeance in limited numbers later this year. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KAHN DESIGN | THE VENGEANCE | AUTOBLOG]
Researchers at Stanford University using the most advanced fly catcher robot in the world that has the potential to improve scientific insights about diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
The use of robotics and computer viewing, and the cameras at high speed along with powerful sensors, the robot is able to handle and study the fruit fly with a speed and accuracy that is unprecedented before.
Fly-catching robot developed by Stanford scientists speeds biomedical research. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1N6VREA)
Fruit flies and humans share more than 50 percent of the genes known to influence human disease, making them important for genetic research.
"Historically fruit fly has become an important model for studying various biological processes and generate important early discoveries in the field of genetics and other fields," says Mark Schnitzer, an associate professor of biology and applied physics at Stanford University.
However, the increase in the scientific insights of the simple fruit fly is not easy to do because the brain is very little preparation they need a lot of time to study. "We see this situation and thinking, well, fruit flies offers many advantages, a strong genetic tools," he said.
"On the other hand there are still many people who are involved and working with advanced robot technology we should be able to change the situation and improve automation in the field," added Schnitzer.
Robot working releasing flies into the cup in the dark to ensure they do not fly. Then the suction needle guide infrared camera captures a fly. Researchers can then take the image and prepare it for further study. It all happened in a matter of seconds and without the need to deliver drugs to the flies.
"You can deal with the right flies without any anesthesia, which means that it really gives you a clean brain for study," says Stanford biologist flies, Cheng Huang. And brains were clean, according to Huang, bringing accurate study results.
"In flies there are many genes associated with human disease and there are a lot of fly-human models of disease and that means you can stimulate a lot of symptoms," he said as quoted by Reuters news agency.
The symptoms include symptoms of nerve degeneration diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are now, thanks to robot flytrap, can be understood by researchers at a faster pace. Description of first experiments using robots was published in the journal Nature Methods. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REUTERS]
Mechanical Curiosity- Car design has always been a playground for bold ideas, but only a few models dare to challenge everyday conventions in a way that still feels usable on the road. Long before today’s obsession with futuristic EVs and concept-heavy showcases, BMW quietly experimented with radical thinking through a compact roadster that refused to behave like anything else of its time. That car was the BMW Z1, a model that continues to spark curiosity decades later, not because of raw performance figures, but because it dared to rethink how a car should look, feel, and interact with its driver.
The BMW Z1 continues to spark curiosity decades later, not for its performance figures, but for boldly rethinking how a car looks, feels, and connects with its driver. (Picture from: Merdeka)
At first glance, the BMW Z1 looks understated yet unmistakably experimental. Its low-slung proportions, clean body lines, and short overhangs give it a purposeful stance, while removable thermoplastic body panels—an unusual choice even today—hint at its innovative roots.
The BMW Z1 features a unique door mechanism that retracts vertically into the bodywork at the press of a button, allowing the sides to open completely without compromising the car’s structure. (Picture from: Wikipedia)
Inside, the cabin is driver-focused and minimalist, reflecting late-1980s BMW design philosophy. The seating position is low, the dashboard is simple and functional, and everything feels engineered rather than decorated. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-six engine borrowed fromthe BMW E30 325i, delivering smooth, balanced performance rather than outright speed, perfectly suited to a lightweight roadster built for engagement.
The BMW Z1 features a low, driver-focused cabin with a minimalist layout, where a simple, functional dashboard reflects BMW’s late-1980s engineering-first design philosophy.(Picture from: Merdeka)
The Z1 was developed by BMW Technik GmbH, the brand’s advanced research and development division, as a rolling experiment rather than a conventional production car. Officially introduced in 1989, it was never meant to chase mass-market success. Production numbers were extremely limited, with only a small batch ever built—often cited as around a dozen early examples in certain references—making the Z1 an instant rarity. Every aspect of the car reflected BMW’s willingness to test unconventional ideas, from its galvanized steel chassis to its unusual construction methods, many of which influenced later BMW models in subtle but lasting ways.
The BMW Z1 is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-six borrowed from the BMW E30 325i, offering smooth, balanced performance that suits its lightweight, driver-focused character.(Picture from: LeBlogDuCab)
What truly separatesthe BMW Z1from almost any other road car, however, is its door concept. Instead of swinging outward or upward like the supercars of the era, the Z1’sdoors retract vertically into the bodywork at the press of a button. When lowered, the doors disappear completely, allowing the car to be driven with open sides while still maintaining structural integrity. This wasn’t a gimmick; it was a carefully engineered solution that blended safety regulations with creative freedom. Even today, the idea feels daring, playful, and strangely practical, making the Z1 instantly recognizable and endlessly fascinating.
Seen from a modern perspective, the BMW Z1 feels less like a product of its era and more like a reminder of what happens when manufacturers allow engineers to dream freely. Its relevance today lies not in horsepower or technology, but in its courage to be different at a time when automotive design is often shaped by algorithms and market data. The Z1 stands as a quiet yet powerful statement that innovation doesn’t always need to shout—it can simply slide down into the body, press of a button, and leave a lasting impression. *** [EKA [14082015] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MERDEKA | LEBLOGDUCAB | WIKIPEDIA ]
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