Largest saltwater crocodile in history have been found

Crocodile is one of the animals that survived of the age of dinosaurs. These animals are not much evolved since the birth of millions of years ago, but the size is shrinking from its ancestors.

But you know, how the size of the largest crocodile ever found? This fact may be very surprising. The largest crocodile ever inhabited the ocean, was found to have emerged in the Tunisian desert. Then why these large predators could be stranded and appeared in the desert?

Machimosaurus could have grown to more than 30 feet (almost ten meters) long. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Zml0Cm)

This prehistoric predators, able to grow with nearly ten meters long and weighing up to three tons. The paleontologists have dubbed the new species as Machimosaurus rex and described in the Cretaceous Research journal.

Although only found fossilized, but can identify the creature lived about 120 million year ago to be the largest known from pedigree crocodile who spent their life in the sea.

A reconstruction of Machimosaurus rex based on the fossil bones found (white) shows its size compared with a human. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Zml0Cm)

"This is a new discovery of the neat parts of the world that has not been widely explored for fossils," said Stephen Brusatte, a paleontologist of the University of Edinburgh.

The fossils were found, including parts of the skull and some other bones, discovered by Federico Fanti of the University of Bologna with the support of colleagues at the National Geographic Society.

Scientists are waiting for the discovery of more complete skeleton, to know exactly how big this Machimosaurus rex was. But assuming that new species have the same proportion as their close relatives, Machimosaurus rex estimated to have a length of 9.6 meters.

Meanwhile, the largest freshwater crocodile ever found named Sarcosuchus imperator, which lived about 110 million years ago, and is able to grow over 12 meters, weighing up to eight tons. But since then, the Deinosuchus giant and his line was dead.

"Machimosaurus rex likely to have a stocky body, relatively short and relatively rounded teeth. And the size of the skull is able to provide exceptional bite force," Fanti said.

For scientists, the most important aspect of Machimosaurus rex is not on its size. The paleontologists have long debated whether there was a mass extinction at the end of the Jurassic period, 145 million years ago.

The Machimosaurus rex fossils discoveries in the limestone suggests that if there is a mass extinction at the time, but did not kill all life on this planet. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC]

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Here it is the crossbreeding result of 'Yaris and RAV4'

Toyota's latest concept car will be exhibited at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 is a crossover. Toyota's future car was called ViRA, which is the result of a combination between the Yaris and RAV4.

In the Toyota official statement, as reported by the Worldcarfans on Saturday, January 9, 2016, that the concept model does not even look like the cross-breeding result between the Yaris and RAV4. The design is a more unique, sleek and describes as a sporty crossover.

Toyota ViRA concept is a real Yaris, RAV4 mashup. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1SFb95o)

Its shape of grille and bumper are made into one, the front headlights have a large enough size and very sporty. while its rims and tires made large, even up to the discs and calipers.

In fact, Toyota mentioned that the ViRA would be the Toyota's crossover coupe in the future. The detailed technical specifications not mentioned, but off-course this concept model will be equipped with sophisticated and latest technologies.

Although the body looks pretty big, but the ViRA has only 2+2 seating configuration. In fact, the drivetrain sector rumored will be using an electric power as a driving force. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]

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Top 3 Honda's Best Futuristic Concept Bikes

From the first, Honda as one of the famous Japanese motorcycle manufacturers made a lot of motorcycle design concept. Among the many results of the work on the motorcycle manufacturer's designers in the following top three Honda's best futuristic concept motorcycle designs.

3. Honda Xaxis

If Yamaha had Morpho and GTS1000, as Bimota has Tesi 3D, which uses a unique suspension. Then Honda also have and given the name 'Honda Xaxis,' this eccentric motorcycle is a motorcycle concept which uses a single fork as the front suspension.

Honda Xaxis. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1W9WFKF)

Not only the front suspension sector was the main focus of Honda Xaxis, but also evenly throughout the entire sections. This can be seen with the use of Elf-Designed Single-Sided on the rear swingarm.

Left side view of Honda Xaxis. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1W9WFKF)

Uniquely this concept motorcycle using a machine VTR1000SP in Chrome accents and super wide discs as the devices to stop the speed. Displayed with the design of the tank and the stern which later inspired several Honda's flagship superbikes, like the first edition of the CBR600RR and CBR1000RR.

2. Honda Zodia

Honda Zodia is a cruiser concept motorcycle equipped with large capacity engine. The motorcycle concept has fierce and unique look and was first introduced on the Tokyo Motor Show 1995 is indeed had a quite remarkable value.

Honda Zodia Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/201J2PU)

Unfortunately, Honda Zodia just end up as a mere of motorcycle concept. But this Honda Zodia concept seems to be the inspiration for Honda Valkriye Rune. Although carrying a much different of machines (V-Twin vs Flat-Six). However it looks, equally has the fierce looks.

1. Honda X-Wing

Some time ago, Honda introduced the most futuristic motorcycle figure named Honda NM4 Vultus. The possibility of a motorcycle is made based on the design of Honda X-Wing. The motorcycle concept was first introduced to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show 1999.

Honda X-Wing. (Picture from: http://exci.to/1Pt0jtC)

Talking about the futuristic shape, of course Honda X-Wing can not be underestimated. The motorcycle concept is equipped with advanced features such as GPS-based Navigation System, Instrument Panel Display connects to the Internet that provide information related to changes in temperature, road conditions, mileage.

Front three quarter of Honda X-Wing. (Picture from: http://exci.to/1Pt0jtC)

This concept motorcycle using a 150º V6 Longitudinal engine with a capacity of 1,500 cc. On this bike is also equipped with Traction Control can also be configured in accordance with the rider wishes and combined with the Anti-Lock Braking System. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]

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Unique, the worship place of 12 different religions

The city of Kazan, in Russia is save an amazing tourist location. If most countries rely on the natural beauty or old buildings as a tourist location. But unlike in the city of Kazan, you will be presented the tour that full with messages of tolerance, one of which is the Temple of All Religions.

The building with architectural styles that combine European style and the Middle East is much visited by foreign tourists. In this place there are 12 domes with different functions. Each dome represents one religion. In this place you can witness to the Christian symbol of the cross, the crescent of Islam and so forth.

The Temple of All Religions in Kazan, Russia. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JCWg1t)

As reported by the Brilio.net on Sunday, January 10, 2016, that this unique building was founded in 1992 and is the property of Ildar Khanov, a Russian millionaire. He deliberately built the building as his peace message to the world. He wants to make all religions are under one roof, and he believes that all religions are equal.

One corner inside of the Temple of All Religions in Kazan, Russia. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1JCWg1t)

Although it does not function as an active place of worship, but still many visitors who took time to pray while visiting The Temple of All Religions. Each corner also contains information about the religion in question, so that it becomes a medium of learning for every visitor.

In this place you will find evidence of inter-religious tolerance is very high. If you have plans to visit Russia, then you should not miss to visit The Temple of All Religions. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BRILIO.NET]

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How's it going, the Volkswagen Hover Car concept?

We often seen in the sci-fi films, that in the future there is a sophisticated car that can float even fly. Indeed such concepts has long existed in human minds, even since the 1980s. To realize the dream, many designers who are trying to create a future concept car with futuristic shapes, unique, can float or fly and has a myriad of features that are not provided on the conventional cars today.

Among the many concept cars that have been designed and made the prototypes (perhaps), so we try to dug again about the existence of the unique future car concepts that ever presented some years ago.

The City Egg concept car developed by Tomasz Mikrut. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mWCGU2)

You all may remember with 'The City Egg' concept car developed by Tomasz Mikrut that specially designed for one passenger. Many similar concepts have been developed by other designers, one of them is the future Volkswagen concept car which has been participated in the "People's Car Project," is a 2 years project of building the next People's Car together with the people which held in Beijing, China some years ago (January, 2011 - April, 2013).

Volkswagen Hover Car concept which has been participated in the "People's Car Project" event which held in Beijing, China in 2012 ago. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/22YKLYK)

The concept is named 'Hover Car' is much more sophisticated than The City Egg. Why? Because the car is not running in the street like a car in general, but rather float! If you imagine that this car is designed like the iconic DeLorean car in the 'Back to the Future' movie, or even could say much more cool!

Cross section view of Volkswagen Hover Car concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/22YKLYK)

The unique two-seater concept car was very futuristic and has an unusual round shape like a wheel with a tiny tail in the rear. From the CGI video that created specifically to explain the workings of the car concept, it is controlled by a very simple way that relying on a single button to turn it on and single lever that can be moved to the right, left, front, and rear.

Shortly after the car is turned on, it will lift up and float as high as two feet and moving on the electromagnetic track (the car is driven using electromagnetic power that is implanted on the ground).

One of the advantages of this concept car is its ability to detect several approaching obstacles or dangers. By using the sensors embedded in the control system, the car will automatically reduce speed when suspect any danger in the vicinity. Thus, the risk of accidents can be minimized. This car can also move automatically when set to auto mode.

We wonder whether this concept car is indeed feasible to be developed and produced in large-scale, and we'll waiting further news in the future. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARGOCOLLECTIVE.COM]

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In 2030 ESA will build the first Human colony in Moon

Tales about the existence of a land on the Moon turned out to be a myth. When the first time set foot on the Moon on July 21, 1969, human ensure that the Earth's satellite was dry. There's no rabbits especially goddesses inhabiting it.

However, with the science and technology almost makes everything possible. Including, to makes the barren Moon as a human habitation.

Foster+Partners is part of a consortium set up by the European Space Agency to explore the possibilities of 3D printing to construct lunar habitations. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PzbDcj)

The European Space Agency (ESA) revealed the plans to build a human base on the Moon. Amazingly, a program called 'Moon Village" will be built with the help of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. The forward base will help humans to explore the galaxy and the universe.

Not necessarily sent the humans to there. The plan, the robot will be the first landed on the Moon, to prepare the Moon's surface to be inhabited by humans. A number of the base concept designs has also been made.

In the future, the astronauts can use the Moon to explore other celestial bodies like Mars - NASA's main target. Previously, the water was found in the surface of the Red Planet, which further fueled speculation alien presence there.

ESA suggests the target of colonies on the Moon in the 2-day conference, titled 'Moon 2020-2030 - A New Era of Coordinated Human and Robotic Exploration' was held at the European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noorwijk, Netherlands. The conference, which followed 200 scientists and experts discussed human leap in the future in terms of exploration of outer space.

Kathy Laurini of a NASA scientist optimistic, the ESA's base on the Moon would be a stepping stone for astronauts to be sent to Mars.

"ESA's space exploration strategy is to make the Moon as a priority goal, which can be used as a stepping stone for a human to Mars," as she told the SPACE.com, as quoted by News.com.au on Monday, January 4, 2016.

"And talk about the 'Moon Village' generate positive energy in Europe - which plays an important role in the scenario of human exploration of the universe," added Laurini.

In 2013, ESA conducted a serial of tests about the possibility of using the Moon soil as a 'building materials' for the manufacture of the human base. With the help of three-dimensional printers - that process the materials to be used as a dome, which protects humans there from space radiation.

"3D printing technology can be used to produce an overall structure," said Laurent Pambaguian, the project leader. "Our industrial team is investigating whether the technology could be used to build habitats on the Moon." *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEWS.COM.AU]

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