Archaeologists found the Aztecs enemies skull rack

A group of archaeologists found large rack containing the skull in an old building in the center of Mexico City. Pile skull was supposed to be part of traditional ceremonies that had been done the Aztecs. This tribe never mastered the Mesoamerican region, from central Mexico to Costa Rica, in the 14th to 16th centuries.

A team of archaeologists working in Mexico City's historic center has unearthed an ancient skull rack, which has been mentioned in early texts dating back to the second half of the 16th century in New Spain.. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1I6vXsR)

In Nahuatl language used by the Aztec people, shelves piled skulls known as tzompantli. The rack is used as a display of human skulls that have been cleaned up to white. The skulls are usually taken from the enemy soldiers who become victims of ritual atop temple by the Aztec priests.

Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, an archaeologist from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) points to a drawing of the Templo Mayor Aztec complex, during a news conference at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City August 20, 2015. (Picture from: http://reut.rs/1V3Gle8)

Shelf skull was excavated in a cathedral of the colonial era. Experts suspect the newly discovered partially rack was made between 1485 and 1502. The length of the shelf was estimated at 34 meters and a width of about 12 meters. Hundreds of skulls expected once neatly arranged on shelves wooden pegs to cause fear and amazement.

Raul Barrera, an archaeologist from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), speaks to the media as a picture of a skull that was discovered at the ruins of the Templo Mayor Aztec complex is seen above him, during a news conference at the Anthropology.... (Picture from: http://reut.rs/1V3Gle8)

Archaeologist Raul Barrera said the tzompantli is a device that has a specific symbolism. "We hope to reveal that many of these skeletons belong to the enemy Aztecs captured, sacrificed and decapitated before display here," he said as quoted by Reuters last week.

Known as the Aztec tribe who enjoyed war at once very religious. Their territory is also very large, covering the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean coast. The Aztecs and culture shattered when Spanish explorers arrived and fight them at the beginning of the 16th century.

The archaeologists also hope the findings of shelves piled skulls that could reveal how the behavior of the ruler of the Aztecs increase its influence at the expense of human beings. Despite having assessed cruel ritual, the Aztecs also known as the people who are able to develop irrigated farming techniques, architecture tall buildings, and the calendar system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REUTERS]

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A one-off Bentley Continental GT

A one-off Bentley Continental GT with a mash-up of exterior components from other supercars. The car is reportedly based off a Rolls-Royce Phantom and is a one-off prototype but as far as we can tell, there’s no evidence that it is indeed based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom..

A one-off Bentley Continental GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KEgzph)

In fact, from the front at least, it simply looks like a stretched Bentley Continental GT with a few ill-fitting components painted in different shades of silver and grey. However, it’s when you look at the finer details that the bespoke nature of this car becomes evident.

Left side view of one-off Bentley Continental GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KEgzph)

From the front, it features a brand new chrome grille dramatically different to the Bentley Continental GT’s as well as a much longer and lower front-end. In fact, the only real signs that this is indeed a Bentley from the front are the trademark four round headlights. 

Dashboard view of one-off Bentley Continental GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KEgzph)

From the rear, this unique supercar mash-up features very few or even no real features from the genuine Bentley Continental GT. In fact, it’s sporting taillights and quad-exhaust pipes similar to the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti as well as a redesigned trunk lid.

Rear side view of one-off Bentley Continental GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KEgzph)

According to GTSpirit.com, this Bentley Continental GT one-off is 500 mm longer than the regular Continental GT as well as 120 mm wider. In the cockpit, this Bentley Continental GT prototype features the standard Continental GT interior. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GTSPIRIT]

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Pentagon pattern for the field design with no gaps

Three mathematicians from the University of Washington Bothell managed to solve the complicated logarithmic equations to find the design uses a pattern that can cover the entire surface of the field perfectly, without gaps or overlaps.

Five stars! The pentagon tiles are all identical. The colouring shows how they tile the plane when arranged in identical groups of three. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1N68WNv)

The research team consisted of a professor of Mathematics Casey Mann, accompanied by his wife an algorithm Jennifer McLoud-Mann and a student of David Von Noise was finding a design pattern to form a pentagon or areas of the five with the groove in such a way that not only can be used to cover surface well, but also can be used to manufacture the design build, even for use in the field of biochemistry.

The 15 types of pentagonal tilings discovered so far.. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1N68WNv)

The pattern they create is the 15th pentagon pattern that have been found. Previously, mathematicians have proven that the pattern of triangular and quadrilateral, or any field with four sides can seal the surface without a gap. Hexagon pattern was also shown to cover the surface well.

It has been 30 years since the last time a perfect pentagon pattern is found (the 14th pentagonal design found by Rolf Stein), and finally the three mathematicians of the University of Washington is able to solve the mathematics complicated riddle to make a pattern with five sided field or pentagon. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE GUARDIAN | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC]

The 2nd generation of P51 Combat Fighter revealed

Confederate Motors reveal the 2nd Generation of 'P51 Combat Fighter,' and set its sights on a 200-hp V-twin as the next evolution of the collectible Fighter series; and it has just delivered.

Made exclusively from billet aluminum and featuring an advanced frame design that integrates both engine and transmission, the P51 Combat Fighter promises unheard-of performance from any motorcycle in its class.

G2 P51 Combat Fighter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1U5X26h)

As quoted from Gizmag on Thursday, August 20, 2015, Confederate Motors presented the original P120 Fighter in 2009, offering a limited production of an all-aluminum streetfighter motorcycle with a unique monocoque frame design and a huge V-twin that produced immense power. Six years later, the P51 Combat Fighter is the evolution of that model. It's the second generation, or G2, where a lot has changed except for the original concept

Transparent side panels at the engine, fuel tank and air filter box offer rare perspective to the inner workings of the G2 P51 Combat Fighter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1U5X26h)

This stout iron horse is carrying The 57-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 2,163 cc that can spewing power of 200 bhp and one ft/lb of torque at idle for every 1.4 kg of bike.

The fuel tank has moved lower as it expanded under the seat and the black anodized version of the P51 Combat Fighter is expected to cost a little more. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1U5X26h)

Amazing, unprecedented power from an air-cooled pushrod motor, channeled towards the rear wheel through Confederate’s brand new CX4 powertrain; a patented, drag racing-derived design.

Confederate P51 Combat Fighter produced is limited only 61 units, where for the standard model priced at £72,500 and black special edition is priced at £76,000. If you're interested, Confederate is taking early orders now with a deposit of £19,000 as a booking sign.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONFEDERATE MOTORS | GIZMAG]

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BMW officially introduce '3.0 CSL Hommage R'

Surprisingly BMW has adopted the style of Lamborghini and launch the newest radical race car concept in Pebble Beach, California, USA. Officially, the car is called the 'BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R'.

BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept officialy launched at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KbyHuT)

In 1975, BMW Motorsport began to participated the race in the United States. In that time, they used IMSA-spec 3.0 CSL, and began to win the championship in the many historic sites including the Laguna Seca and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Those White CSL manufacturers finally won the championship in its debut year.

New & Old BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PF9ERf)

To mark of 40 years since these achievements, BMW has built the new Hommage race concept to celebrate. This car is made of lightweight materials, including carbon fiber. BMW design chief Karim Habib said it is a reference function and the "requirements of motor sport". 

Right side view of BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KbyHuT)

With spot lit arches, body stretching with air deflector, and has the figure similar to regular Hommage, the appearance of the rear wing are beautiful.

Dashboard and Interior view of BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PF9ERf)

At the front, has a face wider and lower than model of its kind. There is a light laser and LED technology, with a carbon fiber of large front splitter.

Rear side view of BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PrcfgJ)

Sweep to backward and double diffuser complete carbon fiber rear wing, decorated with a row of LED lights that connect the two together.

"BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R combines all the advantages of BMW classics in emotional and modern design language," says BMW, as quoted by the BBC Autos, recently. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC]

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Utilization of Carbon dioxide

Scientists have long dreamed of a technology that can convert carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gas emissions are very influential on global warming, become a valuable commodity.

Now, a group of chemists are developing a technology that can convert atmospheric CO2 into carbon nanofiber (carbon fiber) which is very valuable for industrial and consumer products.

A group of scientists claim that they were able to find a way that can help convert atmospheric CO2 into carbon nanofibers. This breakthrough development is said to successfully transform an abundant greenhouse gas into something beneficial. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Lq1ptr)

Stuart Licht, Ph.D., who headed the research at George Washington University explains, "Nanofiber resulting from CO2 could be used to make a powerful mixture of carbon, such as those used in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, also in advanced sports equipment, wind turbines and a variety of other products."

This false-color image shows carbon nanofibers. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JqSkyq)

Licht called his discovery as "diamonds from the sky," because the diamond is made from carbon, also explained that the products produced from the carbon nanofiber was very valuable, as well as high-value diamonds.

Technology of carbon nanofiber making can be so efficient requiring less power and sunlight to work. Of course, carbon dioxide is the primary and indispensable in the system. In addition, the technology developed by Licht require the electrolyte synthesis process in the manufacture of nanofiber.

Work system of this technology began with CO2 splitting uses molten carbonate, which is heated up to a temperature of 750 degrees Celsius. Then, the atmospheric air is added to the electrolytic cell.

When the addition of atmospheric air into the cell electrolyte occurs, the CO2 will dissolve, resulting electrode current of nickel and steel. In that steel electrodes the carbon nanofiber produced.

The discovery of carbon dioxide utilization technologies on display at the 250th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society which held in Boston, Massachusett. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCI-NEWS.COM]

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