NASA's robotic rover found the evidence of Martian ancient lake

Various unique phenomenon one by one has been found on Mars. The latest is when Curiosity, a NASA's robotic rover found evidence of a lake in the past on the red planet.

As reported by Reuters on Monday, October 12, 2015, three years after landed on the Martian giant crater, NASA's robotic rover found evidence that the basin was repeatedly filled with water, and this evidence strengthens the possibility of life on Mars.

NASA's Curiosity Martian rover in
the surface of Mars. (Picture from:
http://altadena.patch.com/)

The researchers provide the most comprehensive overview of how the Gale Crater, an ancient basin with a width of 140 kilometers was formed and left mounds of sediment that stands as tall as five kilometers to the bottom of the crater. While at the beginning of its mission, Curiosity also been found remnants of river gravel and sediment from shallow lakes.

Recent research published in the Science journal suggests that the bottom of the crater up from time to time, the results of the sediment settled, layer by layer, which may have lasted thousands of years, said John Grotsinger, a geologist at the California Institute of Technology.

"We know that there was a lake in there, but we have not got a clue how big," said Grotzinger.

The water from the northern part of the crater regularly fills the basin, produces durable lakes that could be a place to live. Scientists suspect the water comes from rain or snow.

A self-portrait of the Mars rover Curiosity is seen in this February 3, 2013. (Picture from: http://reut.rs/18y7ZpZ)

"If someone finds evidence of the existence of lakes, it is a very positive sign for life," he continued. Scientists have learned that Mars has all the ingredients that are considered essential for life. But exactly how Mars could support surface waters last long remains a mystery.

The planet is said to have lost the global magnetic field allows solar radiation and cosmic, gradually eliminate the protection of the atmosphere. These conditions can vaporize the liquid quickly, so the presence of water there is still a big question mark.

Grotzinger said, "If you have a body of standing water resistant for hours to days without boiling, it was a very big surprise."

According to the researchers, the latest computer models show a kind of Martian atmospheric blanket that can be thick enough to support the lakes last long. Allegedly Mars has the greenhouse gases or other chemicals that are now gone.

Last week, other scientists published the results of research that shows if the droplets of salty water flowing seasonally on Mars, carving toward the cliff wall along the equator. While the source of the water is still not to be found. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REUTERS]

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A unique-shaped Toyota's hydrogen-fueled concept car

Toyota was not only going to bring the S-FR concept car only in the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 event. There is one more concept car named 'Toyota FCV Plus' is a hydrogen-fueled car that carries the unique design.

Toyota FCV Plus Concept car will show off in the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RBV5Pf)

This unique concept car has a body length of 3,800 mm, width 1,750, mm, height 1,540 mm and its wheelbase recorded 3,000 mm. Toyota FCV Plus Concept car can accomodated four passenggers in it.

Left side view of Toyota FCV Plus Concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RBV5Pf)

Almost all of its body is made of transparent glass inclined. This reminds us of the vehicles in Sci-Fi movies.

Dashboard view of Toyota FCV Plus Concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RBV5Pf)

I do not know, Toyota seems to develop an idea that really 'mad' and make people shook his head in amazement at the physical shape of the car is quite unique. It should be recognized that the FCV Plus design is quite very unique and different from the concepts of hybrid cars belonging to competitors.

Rear side view of Toyota FCV Plus Concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RBV5Pf)

As reported by the Paultan on October 8, 2015, the Toyota FCV Plus powered by four electric motors mounted on each wheel. As for the hydrogen storage tank located aft in the back seat.

Unfortunately, Toyota declined to give the performance figures included its operational range. So, what do you think about this concept car, guys? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PAULTAN.ORG]

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This cute dinosaur fossils believed to be a new species

Lately, new fossils and fragments of the extinct dinosaurs are often found. Once upon a time, a complete skeleton arrangement provides an opportunity for scientists to identify new species. Tiny dinosaur fossils found in the Judith River formation in Montana could be one breakthrough for paleontologists in Colorado.

The site of the dig in central Montana. (Picture from: http://huff.to/1GJHH5d)

"I have worked in this field for 30 years, and every year we find something new and special," said Michael Triebold, Director Triebold Paleontology, Inc. and founder of the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, told CBS News.

Complete replica of new triceratops-relative "Ava" found in Montana. The dinosaur skeleton stands about 4 feet tall and 11 feet long. (Picture from: http://huff.to/1GJHH5d)

Fossils belonging to tiny dinosaur resemble Triceratops structure is almost complete when it was discovered. Much more surprising to the researchers, there are also some soft tissue mummy survivors around the hip area.

After more than three years, paleontology experts reconstruct the shape and make replica intact for display using a laser scanner and 3D mold to fill in some missing pieces.

Skull of "Ava," a possible new triceratops species. (Picture from: http://cbsn.ws/1hI9zAe)

"This is really cute dinosaurs, if dinosaur could be cute. This dinosaur glance looks like a mini triceratops, but without a horn in its nose, "said Triebold. He added that when they realized how similar this dinosaur with triceratops relatives called Avaceratops, they decided to name it 'Ava'. And Ava really a unique ceratops baby, believed to have lived about 75 million years ago, and at 3 or 4 years old it died.

According to scientists, there is no other known dinosaurs like Ava. Although it has similarities with triceratops skull, but this type does not have horns on its nose. Ava has not had a scientific name. The replica was unveiled on Wednesday, September 21, 2015 and exhibited at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park, Colorado. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CBS NEWS]

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SpaceX launched the latest design of the "Next-G" Dragon space capsule

SpaceX, an American commercial space company still continue to develop their Dragon space capsule. And has recently released the latest design of their Dragon capsule on Youtube.

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NdNl4A)

The space capsule exterior has not changed much, but the interior has a derastis changed and can be considered as a promising refresher, especially for the astronauts who will use it later. Earlier, the Dragon space capsule interior still used an "old" style like most of the space capsules that prefer its space for cargo.

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1LbGAiS)

Of course, refresher interior conducted to spoil the astronauts. They could sit more comfortably with the latest seating plus features and more sophisticated instruments. There is also a fairly large window, this allows the astronauts looking freely to the outside.

Check out the latest interior design of SpaceX Dragon capsule on the following video:

Another video gives you an idea of what the Crew Dragon might look like in orbit, zipping through space.

The latest SpaceX Dragon is designed to deliver a manned mission to the Space Station and other destinations around the Earth's orbit. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FAST COMPANY]

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Toyota's smaller and lighter concept car

Toyota's dream to make cars with a smaller form and lighter than the Scion FR-S seems now beginning be realized. Recently, Japan's leading automotive manufacturers such unveil a concept car with the name 'S-FR'. This concept car looks even smaller than Toyota's products have previously.

Rendered image of Toyota S-FR Concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1jRHlVf)

"We aim to create a new generation to fall in love with this car," said Toyota as reported by Auto Guide on October 8, 2015. Toyota S-FR Concept car has a body length of 1.57 inches, or 10 inches shorter than the Scion FR-S or Toyota GT86.

Left side view of Toyota S-FR Concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1jRHlVf)

Rear side view of Toyota S-FR Concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1jRHlVf)

Unfortunately, no details of the specifications in the disclosure of this rendering. This car is expected to be present in sophisticated technology.

The plan, Toyota S-FR concept will be revealed at the end of this month in the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOGUIDE]

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SpaceIL the first of the 16 teams signed the Google Moon Rover deal

An Israeli non-profit company, SpaceIL has announced that it became the first company to obtain a contract from the Google Lunar XPRIZE to launch a spacecraft to the Moon.

Through the Google Lunar XPRIZE project, Google held a contest for anyone who is able to send spacecraft to the Moon Space. Google provides a total of 30 million dollars The real prize of US. $30 million prize itself divided into several criteria.

An artist's rendering of the SpaceIL lunar spacecraft. The probe could become the first privately-funded craft to land on the Moon. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1VEC98e)

Each team, company or organization that wants to be involved in the competition and won the $20 million (first prize) must qualify include:

1. 90% of the manufacturing cost of spacecraft should come from the private pockets or from the private sector. So it should not be funded by the Government.
2. The spacecraft itself should be able to transmit HD Video and Image of the Moon to the Earth.
3. During the Moon, the spacecraft must be at least roam as far as 500 meters.

The next prize for the 2nd winner worth $5 million. And $5 million again will be distributed to each team judged to meet certain requirements of the project.

SpaceIL has released details of its latest design concept. (Picture from: http://usat.ly/1RJgqqd)

SpaceIL itself was formed in 2010 and became the first team to get this project contacts. If SpaceIL successfully launched their spacecraft to the moon, then they will become the first private funded organization that sent a spacecraft to the Moon.

The Falcon ride is actually booked with an intermediary, Spaceflight Industries, which has a contract with SpaceX . (Picture from: http://usat.ly/1RJgqqd)

Another team that got the contract, will also launch their own spacecraft to the Moon. This project should be completed by the end of 2017. So all the teams are chosen to be launching their spacecraft before the end of 2017. SpaceIL rides will be launched by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPACEIL | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS]

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