If humans never existed...

Humans have the ability to dramatically alter the environment in order to meet their needs in a way that is not the same as other species. However, changes in the environment by humans also affect animals also inhabit the earth, for example, the practice of illegal hunting.

A study that examines the diversity and distribution of animals have been trying to map the distribution of large mammals on earth would happen if humans had never existed.

Africa is the last continent to have held onto most of its large mammals. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JeYgqR)

The recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. Results of the study describes the reason why the African continent being the only place where the diversity of large mammals to be the highest in history. Not because the continent is profitable, but because the mammals survive and survive the onslaught of human hunting.

The current distribution of large mammal diversity, with only Africa holding onto a large number of species.. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JeYgqR)

Researchers build a new world map to predict the spread of animals that became extinct based on ecology, biogeography, and natural conditions of the current environment. They found that if humans did not exist, diversity in America is much larger, with meadow no different from those in Africa.

The predicted large mammal diversity if modern humans hadn't existed, showing particular hotspots in the Americas. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JeYgqR)

The researchers assume, however, climate change at the end of the Pleistocene era not enough to kill large mammals alone. Extinction of many large mammals caused by a combination of climate change and hunting intensively conducted by humans. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IFL SCIENCE]

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Japanese scientists created touchable Hologram technology

If the hologram is known as a three-dimensional object that will not react to the touch. But a group of scientists in Japan doing the latest innovations, so that the holographic technology can be touched by humans.

By using femtosecond laser technology, the Japanese scientists develop the 'Fairy Light', which is a system that can fire high frequency laser beams, which is traveling at a millionth of a billionth of a second.

An illustration of Touchable hologram technology. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FW4QPY)

Its speciality, the laser beam can be touched by humans and holographic pixels can be manipulated in the air. The new hologram technology was presented in the research paper entitled "Fairy Lights in Femtoseconds: Aerial and Volumetric Graphics Rendered by Focused Femtosecond Laser Combined with Computational Holographic Fields" wrote by Dr. Yoichi Ochiai of Tsukuba University with his fellow scientists from Utsunomiya University Center for Optical Research and Education, Nagoya Institute of Technology and The University of Tokyo.

As reported by Pulse Headlines on Thursday, November 3, 2015, when we touch the hologram surface will feel like holding a hard and rough sandpaper. With the discovery of this new innovation, so that the future can allow humans to interact with the holograms.

"If a three-dimensional format visual image displayed and you can touch it. You can create another visual illustration become more real," said Dr. Yoichi Ochiai. Are you curious? Watch the video presentation of the technology below

The results of the further development of this technology makes it possible to create a computer keyboard made of light or allows the video chat users to experience a virtual touch with their interlocutors. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PULSE HEADLINES]

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A classic Russian Gaz 69 with V8 Hemi engine

A classic GAZ 69 jeep have been successfully modified by a Russian auto tuner company named Truck Garage. The company has modified a GAZ 69 with a different style than before.

As reported by the Worlldcarfans on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, has now found the classic jeep is equipped with a Hemi V8 engine with a capacity of 6.4 liters and is claimed to burst the power up to 465 hp (342 kW) which channeled directly through the system of all-wheel drive and automatic transmission.

Soft-top model of GAZ 69 with V8 Hemi engine by Truck Garage. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1RdMJAb)

In addition, the Russian auto tuner company also equips with adjustable coilovers, rear ARB differential, Teraflex disc brakes for its four wheels, and 17-inches alloy wheels with 35-inches off-road tires.

As for the cabin, the car is designed with a retro style and a few extra cool gadgets, such as electric-adjustable leather seats and an audio system with a retro look, Bluetooth and iPhone connectivity.

Hard-top model of GAZ 69 with V8 Hemi engine by Truck Garage. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OWJhGI)

For other vehicles, Truck Garage will be offered with 5.7 or 6.1 liter engine and the similar technical upgrades. Some of them will feature a retractable soft top, while others will have the classic hardtop cabin and several color options. The modified car will be released at a price of US. $57,770 or approximately Rp.790 million. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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Mysterious sealed chambers found beneath an ancient Aztec temple

At the heart of modern Mexico City is a major Aztec temple known as Templo Mayor. This temple was once considered a sacred center of the capital of a pre-Columbian empire, Tenochtitlán.

Artist's illustration of a sacred center of the capital of a pre-Columbian empire, Tenochtitlán. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Tnb4Ry)

But who would have thought in 2013 has been found rostrum ceremony and two sealed rooms under the temple. Archaeologists believe they may have an opportunity to uncover the mystery that has puzzled them for centuries to uncover the tomb of some great Aztec kings.

Exploration of the hidden tunnel that leads to the mysterious chambers that had been done by researchers. They find a hallway that leads to a circular structure that resembles Cuauhxicalco, a ritual room which according to ancient reports, is used to burn the bodies of the Aztec ruler. This room is accompanied by two sealed doors that allegedly serves to keep the ruler's funeral chamber.

A photo dated October 3, 2006 shows a major Aztec temple known as Templo Mayor in Mexico City. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OSwuXB)

In announcing the discovery, researcher Leonardo Lopez Lujan explained that Cuauhxicalco is a burial character structure. "So we can speculate that behind this wall there may be two small rooms containing the remains of burning the bodies of some of the Aztec leaders," he said.

According to Lujan, judging by the age of the temple, the researchers believe that each tomb found here could be owned by some early Aztec rulers, including Montezuma I, who ruled in the period 1440-1469.

However, archaeologists asked people to not get too excited, because the excavation of this space will not begin until next year. That's mean, until today its content is still the speculation of many people.

Some observers commented that this is not the first time that expectations regarding the possibility of the discovery of the remains of the Aztec king soar, but so far it all ended in disappointment. As a result, the tradition of burial carried out after the death of the ruler of the Aztec empire remain unknown.

Evolved from the mid-14th century until 1521, the imperial growing up in most of the northern Mesoamerica, the capital of Tenochtitlán, which was founded on an island in a lake which has now dried. That location, now known as Mexico City.

Because the center is a sacred area surrounded by walls, with two sturdy towering pyramid that serves as a shrine to the sun-god Huitzilopochtli and the rain god Tlaloc. Historical records and archaeological excavations have provided details on a number of activities that take place here.

According to some reports, more than 20,000 people were slaughtered here every year, with their hearts removed from the chest and while still beating, held high as an offering to the gods.

However, in the absence of the discovery of the body of the late king, historians still do not know how the Aztec kings respected when they died, be burned, or buried no one know. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IFL SCIENCE]

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Bandit9 pays tribute to the Jet Age

The Jet Age classic motorcycles was a favorite motorcycle racing model in the era of the '60s. Apparently, until now the motorcycle model is still a favorite among motorcycle enthusiasts. Because of this legendary motorcycle style is no longer produced, eventually the modifiers make it as one of the models for motorcycle modification, even is already happening in some countries.

Bandit9 AVA, a shiny custom motorcycle creation that pays tribute to the Jet Age. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/21TLsBV)

One is Bandit9, one of motorcycle modification workshops, they has launched their latest work with the best modifications named 'Bandit9 AVA' based on the Honda Supersport 125cc. The motorcycle modification is very thick at all to bring the Jet Age style, and that makes it even more unique is in almost all parts of the motor is dominated by a touch of chrome.

Right side view of Bandit9 AVA. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/21TLsBV)

Apparently the uniqueness of Jet Age style motorcycle is not only a touch of chrome only. As reported by Autoevolution on Friday, December 11, 2015, that the modifier of Bandit9 AVA recognizes there is a part of the design such as the tank that carries the design of the rear body continued to also the headlights cover that form the letters X was designed by handmade. All parts of this unique motorcycle from the rear suspension, LED tail lamp, handlebars, speedo, also exhaust are all special designed by Bandit9.

Rear side view of Bandit9 AVA. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/21TLsBV)

The Jet Age classic handmade motorcycle is a limited version that will be produced in limited numbers at only 9 units. Then, to be able to have this unique motorcycle, the prospective buyer must provide the money as much as US. $10,950 or approximately Rp.151 million. Here are several pictures of Bandit9 AVA. (All pictures taken from: http://bit.ly/21TLsBV)

Indeed, the Beijing-based home modifications is still not popular among the bikers, only when seeing the work that they produce for the modification of the Jet Age style motorcycle, proving that the workshop such modifications can not be underestimated. The workshop is able to produce a very unique and distinctively products. (Wanna see another Bandit9 custom bikes). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BANDIT9 | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Peaches already grew since 2.6 million years ago

The study of peach fossil showed that the fruit was already lived since 2.6 million years ago, much older than previously assumed, according to the researchers on Saturday, December 5, 2015.

Peaches. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Nfqhm6)

As much as eight peach seed fossils found in Kunming, southwestern China's which have the age of 2.6 million-year-old. According to Su Tao, a palaeoecology expert in Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) as told to Xinhua news agency, the peach seed fossils was found previously has the age of no more than 10,000 years.

The peach seed fossils also reinforces the belief that the fruits originated from China. Peach tree (Prunus persica) was once believed to have originated from Persia, Central Asia, said Su Tao.

Fossilized peach pits discovered in China dating back more than 2.5 million years are identical to pits found in modern varieties of the fruit. The discovery indicates peaches evolved through natural selection, long before humans arrived and domesticated the fruit.. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NlWCFY)

Primates probably already eating peaches before humans existed according to the joint research results of XTBG, University of Pennsylvania, the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Kunming University of Science and Technology.

Researchers discovered the fossilized peach pits at the site of a construction project in Kunming, China. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NlWCFY)

Moreover, according to Su Tao, the peach seeds fossils that give scientists clues about the environment and climate at 2.6 million year ago, which could be the subject of further research.

The research results on the first peach fossil that found in 2010 was published in the British journal, Scientific Reports, in late November with the title "Peach precedes Human: Fossil evidence of China's Southwest." *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | XINHUA | LIVESCIENCE]

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