Is this the first flower on Earth?

By analyzing more than 1,000 fossils, scientists found the flowers might be called the first flower in the world, named Montesechia vidalii. The findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has the potential to change the human's view of the evolution of flowers on Earth.

A plant that had no petals and lived underwater more than 125 million years ago could be the oldest known ‘flower’, according to scientists. The aquatic Montsechia vidalii (pictured as a fossil) was once abundant in freshwater lakes in what are now mountainous regions of central and northern Spain. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1JhhqQn)

"This is because the flowers are so old and is a true aquatic plants (living in water)," wrote David Dilcher, an ancient plant expert from Indiana University.

The flower development as part of the plant is actually relatively new in terms of evolution. Flowers appear as a complex system, consisting of a crown petals and sex cells. However, the complexity of it in fact help the plant spread.

The fossilized remains of Montsechia vidalii show long- and short-leaved forms of the flowering plant. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1K3kn7y)

The emergence and rise of flowering plants, or angiosperms in the past until now been a mystery. The evolution and botanical experts wonder about the process.

However, answering the rise of angiosperms would be difficult without knowing the first flowers that appeared on Earth and manifestations as well as changes in the appearance of flowers from time to time.

Meanwhile, to find the first flower is something that is quite difficult. Although genetics and molecular things has developed, the search for the first flower on Earth is dependent on the fossils.

About ten years ago, Dilcher and colleagues found fossils of flower in China, later named Archaefructus. At that time, the flower is claimed to be the oldest.

It is to survive until then Dilcher examined M vidalii species discovered 100 years ago in the mountains of the Pyrenees in Spain. "Based on our analysis, M vidalii contemporaries, if not older than Archaefructus," said Dilcher.

Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, August 17, 2015, M vidalii predicted lived 125 million-130 years ago, in the Cretaceous period, when dinosaurs still exist on Earth. Because 98 percent of the interest that exists now live on the mainland, many scientists thought that the flowers also appear first on the mainland.

This discovery may change that view. "Angiosperms in Cretaceous period, such as Archaefructus and Montsechia, opening it up to the general aquatic flower in the early evolution of angiosperms," ​​wrote Dilcher.

"Aquatic habitat may play an important role in the diversification of early angiosperms," said Dilcher which examines the evolution of flower for decades. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILY MAIL]

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The first debut of the latest James Bond Car

EON Productions will launch the latest James Bond movie in theaters soon on November 6, with displays the Aston Martin DB10 as the latest Bond's cars. And Aston Martin has now reveal the DB10 trips which made for the British super spy, in its global debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2015 in California.

James Bond Aston Martin DB10 debuts at Pebble Beach. (Pictura from: http://bit.ly/1NkQssG)

This car illustrates the fictional Bond character, but still has the taste and style that is very interesting. In addition the DB10's display designed cleaner and more sophisticated than the Aston Martins model are currently available.

Left side view of Aston Martin DB10. (Pictura from: http://bit.ly/1NkQssG)

Looks similar to the Vulcan hypercar on the back makes this car look sexy, and powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine capable of producing 500 horsepower, as well as combined with a six-speed manual gearbox. By AMG combo, this sport coupe able to sprint from 0-100 km per hour in less than four seconds, with a top speed of more than 288 km per hour.

Rear side view of Aston Martin DB10. (Pictura from: http://bit.ly/1NBXven)

"Aston Martin has a different powertrains, depending on the action at the time they are used," said Matt Clarke, PR and brand communications manager of Aston Martin the Americas.

When asked about the vehicle’s cabin, Clarke said, "We can’t show you the interior yet;" the DB10’s windows were all blacked out. Apparently it’s all super secret.

Aston Martin has provided as much as 10 units of DB10 for the purpose of making the film, because some cars are destined to be destroyed during the production process. It shows the James Bond film will be filled with action that is very exciting and thrilling. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOGUIDE]

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Know the largest T-Rex fossil in the World

On a summer in the United States, found the great Sue, the largest Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered by humans. Believed that Sue was 65-million-year-old and besides that Sue's bones believed 90 percent still intact.

The fossil was discovered by a palaeontologist named Susan Hendrickson who later named the fossil as 'Sue' by her nickname. Sue was discovered by Susan in a small town in the United States named Faith which is part of the South Dakota state.

Here she is Sue, the biggest Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil at the Fields Museum of Natural History, Chicago. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1LgHlqB)

Susan first found Sue when she was doing a search fossil in Faith. First when she was doing a search in the area near the cliff, she saw three large bones protruding portion of the soil surface. Having observed by Susan, she believes that the bone was part Tyrannosaurus rex.

Susan insisted want to do further research on these bones, but needed permission to conduct excavations at the site where the bones were found and the money should be spent to obtain such permission is not cheap.

Hence Susan have recourse to an agency that has specialized in the study of fossil named the Black Hills Institute. Black Hills agree to help Susan to conduct further research on Sue, they also raise US. $5,000 to Maurice Williams, the landowner who own the land where Sue was found.

Having carried out an excavation and further research, it was discovered that Sue is the largest T. rex fossil ever found by human. With width of up to 12.9 meters and a height of about 4 meters.

In 1992, two years after Sue was found, Maurice Williams, who is the owner of the land where Sue was found and a descendant of the Sioux tribe, said that the money as much as US $5,000 that he received from Black Hills Institute was only for the excavation permits and Sue research. Maurice assume that Sue was a heritage that should be owned by the Sioux tribes.

On the other hand, the United States Department of Interior believe Sue is the state-owned because legally that valid in the United States, where the place of Sue found was a state-owned land.

Sue seizure due to unclear ownership of this, the US Department of Interior then ordered federal agencies like the FBI and the National Guard to move Sue for a while to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to the lack of clarity regarding the ownership of Sue.

In 1995, after going through tough negotiations in the courts, Sue ownership fell to Maurice Williams. Maurice then utilize Sue ownership by selling it through an auction.

Concerns then struck the researchers in the world, Sue feared would fall to the party then just make Sue as a private collection so that further research can not be done on it. This is in case it is detrimental to the development of science.

Fortunately there is an organization called Fields Museum of Natural History which aims to save Sue for the development of science. With funding from several major companies in the world, then the Fields Museum won the Sue ownership rights of US. $7.6 million.

After Sue rescued, Fields Museum move it to Chicago and also set up two laboratories at the same time to do more research about it. As a result of the bone relics Sue that 90 percent is still intact, the researchers were then able to made a breakthrough in the dinosaurs study, especially the Tyrannosaurus rex. Known by researchers that included as the carnivorous animals have a very keen sense of smell because T-rex has a great of the olfactory bulb (a part of the brain that respond to odors).

Sue is also the first T-rex are found to have spinal, this founding then support the scientists theory that the bird is still a dinosaurs descended specimens.

Part of the bones of Sue also then be reconstructed for the benefit of the museum display, to reconstruct the bones of Sue also required special measures. For example, to perform a CT scan, the Sue's bones are too large to fit into regular CT scan devices, so to scan the bones conducted in the Boeing's Rocketdyne laboratory that used for inspecting aircraft parts.

Once completed reconstructed, the Sue bones are arranged in such a way to T-rex forms is believed by researchers. On May 2000, Sue was exhibited to the public in the Fields Museum of Natural History, Chicago. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC]

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Hyundai Vision G concept

Korean automobile manufacturer, Hyundai will display a concept car named 'Vision G' at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2015. Interestingly this Hyundai concept car will use a 5,000 cc V8 engine capable of producing power up to 420 hp at 6,000 rpm and 383 lb-ft (518 Nm) of torque at 5,000 rpm.

Hyundai Vision G concept coupé. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KmZwYX)

At the time of designing the car, Hyundai global invited Hyundai design studios around the world to provide ideas. Although in the end Hyundai America which dominates the design of Hyundai Vision G concept.

Rear three quarter of Hyundai Vision G concept coupé. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KmZwYX)

The project is led by the Head of Hyundai America Design Center, Chris Chapman which guarantees that all people will be captivated when this concept car strolling on the road. In addition to a powerful engine, Chris claims this sedan have good aerodynamics that supports speeds when the car accelerates.

With a two-door coupé model, this concept car reportedly has a feature that the door can open and close automatically. By using the large form of grill and wheels make the car look dashing for a sedan. However, there is no certainty whether Hyundai Vision G will be mass produced or simply the concept only. We'll wait for further news. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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BMW introduced the latest Concept M4 GTS

BMW introduced the new Concept M4 GTS concept car, a high-performance coupe that has gotten an update performance and style, as quoted from Autoblog on Friday, August 14, 2015.

BMW Concept M4 GTS. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1hDuWmY)

In addition, the car that made by the Munich-based auto manufacturur has been equipped with the latest water-injection system with a water tank capacity of 1.3 gallon which was first implemented in the BMW M4 Safety Car for the MotoGP race event.

Rear three quarter of BMW Concept M4 GTS. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1hDuWmY)

Water-injection system injected directly into the vents of the intake manifold, subsequent evaporation. The result is compressed into a lower temperature in the combustion chamber and according to BMW, this efforts can increase the power output and torque. The M4 GTS also has applied with OLED taillights.

For the legs, BMW equip the Concept M4 GTS with a rim diameter of 19-inch front and to 20-inch rear. BMW calls it 666M style, there are also the accents of Frozen Acid Orange with Dark Grey. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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This Ferrari is made on the special order of an American billionaire

As with previous practice, Ferrari SpA, made a special model that can be ordered consumers. One of them, when the Italian carmaker that produces models of Ferrari SuperAmerica 45 in 2011.

As reported The Motor Report, luxury cars was made on the order of Peter Kalikow, a US billionaire and former owner of the New York Post. This car was made only one unit. "The car was created as a marker when Kalikow first buy a Ferrari," said the Ferrari in one statement as quoted by The Motor Report.

2011 Ferrari SuperAmerica 45. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1fc1xyp)

As the name implies - a special one-off model - the design and appearance of the car was also different from the others. The car is built on the basis of the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta that use the headlights and rear with a special shape.

So even with the roof-style flip-up, which can open the lid by sliding back and forth. The roof is made of carbon fiber that is lightweight but strong.

Rear three quarter of 2011 Ferrari SuperAmerica 45. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ng2inK)

Color that caress the entire body and roof of the car was also specially made, namely Blu Antille. The same color with the color that coats the body 1961 Ferrari SuperAmerica also be another collection of Kalikow.

Another specificity, chrome grille, A-pillars, door handles, door mirrors and frames using materials from aluminum. Not to forget, Ferrari completes the car's legs car with bespoke rims with a light washed of blue color matching with the car body.

Although specially ordered by collectors, cars that use a V12 engine with a capacity of 6,000 cc was launched for the first time at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2011. It did not say how much it costs to make this unique car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE MOTOR REPORT]

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