Paleontologists have discovered a major T. rex fossil

A team of paleontologists from the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture along with the University of Washington (UW) found fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex, including a very complete skull. They estimate about 20 percent comes from the fossils of dinosaurs, including the spine, ribs, hips and lower jaw bones.

The partially excavated skull of a T. rex discovered by the Burke Museum and University of Washington paleontologists in Montana. The skull was preserved upside-down in the rock, and a black tooth from the T. rex's upper jaw can be seen protruding from the rock in the center of the photo. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkX2t)

The team led by the Curator of Burke Museum Vertebrate paleontology at the same time a UW biology professor, Gregory P. Wilson. The team discovered T. rex during an expedition to the Hell Creek Formation in northern Montana (one of the famous as the site of dinosaur fossils).

The excavation site in northern Montana where the Burke Museum and University of Washington paleontologists discovered a T. rex skull. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkWrh)

Initially, two volunteers from the museum, Jason Love and Luke Tufts found the fossilized bone fragments protruding on a rocky hill. Large bone size and structure of the honeycomb suspected belong to the carnivorous dinosaur fossil. After further digging, the team discovered the skull of T. rex along with the ribs, spine and jaw and pelvis.

T. rex is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs ever roam the earth. It has an average length of 12 meters and height of 4.5 to 6 meters. T. rex was a fierce predator with a large serrated teeth and jaws. Fossil evidence shows that it even prey on other dinosaurs such as Triceratops and Edmontosaurus, until the prey bones shattered and came into the dirt in the fossils.

Paleontologists prepare to remove a Tyrannosaurus rex skull from a fossil dig site in northern Montana and transport it to the Burke Museum at the University of Washington. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkWTO)

T. rex findings by a team of Burke/UW dubbed 'Tufts-Love Rex,' to honor two volunteers who found it. The fossil skull has a length of about 1.2 meters, and weighs about 1.1 tons wrapped with the protective plaster. Excavations on the ground revealed the right side of the skull from the base to the muzzle, including the teeth.

The Burke's paleontologists believe there is a possibility the other side of the skull was also found, but must carefully remove the rocks in the fossils area before they can determine completeness. "We think Tufts-Love Rex will become an iconic specimen for Burke Museum and the State of Washington, and he will be the object that is to be seen researchers dinosaurs as well," said Wilson.

The public can see the T. rex (which is still in plaster bandage) along with paleontology field tools, in the lobby of the Burke Museum on August 20 to October 2, 2016. After that, the The Burke's paleontologists team will begin preparing the fossils, namely by removing rocks around the bones, which may take a year or more. The plan, the museum will display the complete skull of T. rex in the Burke Museum in 2019. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCEDAILY]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

An eccentric style of MV Agusta F4Z finally revealed

MV Agusta has finally introduced its latest superbike named MV Agusta F4Z, after the last few weeks the information about it have been leaked. As we all knew, this motorcycle was the collaboration result between MV Agusta with one of the Italian renowned automotive design houses, Zagato.

MV Agusta F4Z superbike was the collaboration result between MV Agusta with one of the Italian renowned automotive design houses, Zagato. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ddNJ8)

The Italian motorcycle manufacturer is first introduced the F4Z superbike through the company's official Twitter account. Along with photos, also said that the F4Z will be displayed at the Chantilly Arts and Elegance in France, on September 4, 2016.

From the images, it can be seen that the F4Z superbike equipped with the traditional forks, MV Agusta standard single-sided swingarm in the back, and trellis frame. Its body is made with a smooth furrow, in contrast to the MV Agusta standard model are notoriously aggressive, with a focus on more bumpy design.

Left side view of MV Agusta F4Z Zagato. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ddNJ8)

According to Autoblog, there is likely some of the Zagato design elements will be adopted in the new superbike platform being developed by MV Agusta. Not many technical details which can be seen from this motorcycle. Some video teaser did not inform anything. But maybe this bike will still use a four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1,000 cc, such as the standard version.

In addition, the MV Agusta F4 series was first introduced in 1998. And the F4 motorcycle designed by renowned designer Massimo Tamburini of CRC (Cagiva Research Center), who also ever designed the Ducati.

Throughout its history, the F4 series have made many models. Meanwhile, the F4 RR which began production in 2011 became the strongest models. By using a 998 cc engine, this bike is capable of spraying power up to 198 hp with a torque of 114 Nm.

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

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

Australia tested their first driverless electric bus in Perth

The future of a driverless vehicle in Australia for the first time began to be tested on a South Perth highway (a region within 6.4 km from Perth city center) with the route of Old Mill to Sir James Mitchell Park.

An Australian company named RAC (Royal Automobile Club) has purchased an electric-powered driverless bus named 'RAC Intellibus' last April and tested the vehicle which can accomodate 11 passengers at an average speed of 25 kilometers per hour, although the vehicle can be driven up to 45 kilometers per hour.

A driverless and electric shuttle bus has now become a reality with the public launch of the RAC Intellibus. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ddguf)

The buses worth of AUS $250,000 or approx Rp.2,5 billion combines several technologies that allow the vehicle to run without the driver, including the detection and spacing guards sensor (LIDAR), which uses ultraviolet to map the conditions around the vehicle.

As reported of BusinessNews, the cameras, GPS, odometer, and emergency brake also complement the bus, according to the Mayor of South Perth, Sue Doherty, it will be crucial when the next train station will operate in South Perth.

Left side view of the RAC Intellibus. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ddguf)

Meanwhile the CEO of RAC, Terry Agnew said that 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human error, due to the presence of autonomous vehicles is expected that the number of accidents can be reduced.

"In the next 20-30 years, we will see driverless vehicles will run alongside the vehicles that still have the driver. It's like a century ago, when you are driving a motor vehicle and sharing the road with others who are still riding a horse," said Agnew. The world's first driverless bus test is done in the Netherlands. To be true, the driverless vehicles will drive the changes of traffic regulations. 

"In the 3 months trial, we will be able to understand better what things are to be accommodated," said Innovation Minister Bill Marmion mentioned the change of traffic rules and road markings are just a little of the changes towards to the driverless vehicles era. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUSINESS NEWS]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

It turned out that Human emotion affects the structure of tears

A Dutch artist named Maurice Mikkers is a lab technician before he took art education. He was discovered how to actually the tears might looks. He is also investigating how the temperature to the cause of the crying, be able to influence the structure of tears.

"With the dark part of microscope will illuminate the tears on a black background, so that you will be able to see how beautiful the patterns and shapes that exist there," said Mikkers. "I think the tears do not adequately be studied only, so we need to express it," he continued.

It turned out, our personalities also be able to be seen from the shape of our tears under a microscope lens and You could be seen how unique your tears are. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dlyv3)

He said there are three main types of tears, ie the basic tears, which keeps our eyes not dry, irritation tears, and emotional tears. Mikkers want to see how the tears that came out because of the sad movie is able to bring the differences in the structures of tears with caused by the toes stumbling stone.

But from that known by Mikkers, the emotional tears have three additional materials, namely stress hormone prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and pain killers leucine enkephalin.

It turned out, our personalities also be able to be seen from the shape of our tears under a microscope lens. Mikkers started collecting various kinds of tears. And then the tears will be placed on the microscopic screen. The tear crystallization will take between 5 to 30 minutes depending on the environment.

These images show just how unique your tears are. Here are several pictures of the emotional tears. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1dlyv3)

Here are several pictures of the tears caused by eating a hot red pepper. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1dlyv3) 

Here are several pictures of the tears caused by cutting white onions. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1dlyv3)

So far, not many research was done to find out how the process of tears crystallization, but Mikkers continue to conduct an investigation to produce artwork of tears.

Here is the picture of the tears caused by looking into a fan. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dlyv3)

A biomedical expert from the University of London named Naomi Chayen thought that these advanced analytical techniques will lead us to better understand what makes the tears have a different shape. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCE ALERT]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

From a mini car into a classic motorcycle

Do not be fooled by its form at the moment, that similar to the old-British motorcycle. Therefore, its original form was 1965 Mazda B600 mini car. Well, the Japanese automaker actually never ever developing a two-wheeled vehicle. These Japanese brand is better known as a car manufacturer, but if in the history, after the second world war Mazda ever been released the three-wheeled vehicles.

But, thanks to the cold hands of Muhammad Mansyur aka Acung, the owner of Barokah Jaya Motor workshops located in Jl. Amir Machmud No.1, Gunung Anyar Rungkut, Surabaya, the figure of Mazda B600 changed into a classic motorcycle.

An old-British styled motorcycle used the 1965 Mazda B600 engine by Muhammad Mansyur aka Acung. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkQH3)

Here's the figure of 1965 Mazda B600. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkT9Q)

These unique modification ideas were recognized by the man who joined a local motorcycle club called the PEMUDI'S (Perkumpulan Montor Udhug Indonesia Surabaya), because he was not able to buy a classic motorcycle like those of his colleagues. "Want to buy a classic motorcycle is too expensive. That's why I have chosen this Mazda B600 engine to attach on the motorcycle chassis," said the eccentric man who took a year to build this motorbike.

The first step taken after receiving the machine was designing the motorcycle chassis. "The custom chassis is made to look proportional to the dimensions of the B600 engine," he said further. And then the gearbox taken from an old Royal Enfield (RE) motorbike with a 4-speed transmission system. Interestingly, the position of the Royal Enfield transmission lever is on the right side, while the rear brake lever on the left.

The Mazda B600 engines much hunted for custom made motorcycle engines. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkQH3)

Apparently, the RE gearbox and B600 engine could not immediately be paired. Here the process of trial and error occurs. Because the position of the machine that originally installed transversely, but now must be made straight, or rotated 90 degrees. "So the position of the flywheel and clutch should be straightened. The flywheel should be adjusted as well, because the size was too big for a motorcycle," said Acung who working all the process of modifications in his workshop.

Many obstacles were initially suffered from the coupling loose and chains loss because the engine position less straight. In addition, the use of drum brakes are sometimes not able to offset the amount of engine power. The next problems were the heat, "If it brought on slowly run, off course the heat of exhaust and the engine were felt on the feet. Understandably, it's an air-cooled engine originally".

The custom body, tank, front and rear fenders based on the design of BSA C11. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkQH3)

Along with time and continuous improvement, now the motorcycle had been more comfortable to ride, even Acung has taken it to the Jogjakarta without problems. Acung said the motorcycle is rarely used for daily due to heavy weight, and he also intends to add the engine cooling system.

Once done with the engine and chassis, Acung began to pay attention to the bodywork. He was not taking the Harley-Davidson style with its famous V-Twin engine, but Acung chose the style of BSA C11 250 cc, an old British motorcycle. To that end, he designed custom body, tank, front and rear fenders based on the design of BSA C11 which was produced from 1939 to 1956. "The original parts of the BSA C11 was only the headlight and front drum brakes," he said.

Not to forget, to look like as a classic motorbike then the legs rely on the forks and front suspension of Suzuki GT185 with homemade shells. While the rear is taken from the Honda GL which later formed the style of vintage motorcycle. Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OTORIDER]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

Will the new AMG R50 hypercar debut in Paris?

Secretly, Mercedes-Benz is developing a hypercar project called R50 is slated to bridge the gap between a road-going supercar and a Le Mans prototype. It was natural, if Mercedes-Benz created these hypercar to rival of the new AM-RB 001 hypercar being made by Aston Martin in collaboration with Red Bull Racing.

The fast futuristic car is scheduled to perform for the first time in public at the Paris Motor Show 2016 which will take place on October 1 to 16, 2016. And reported also, that the Daimler boards have approved a solitary concept car, but if response is well enough and the AMG can produce it in a limited numbers ranging from 25 to 250 units.

(Pictured: Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow concept) Mercedes-AMG R50 hypercar set for Paris Auto Show debut in next October. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dkINY)

In addition to showing the design of future vehicles, Mercedes-AMG R50 hypercar was designed with great power. Even based on rumors, its drivetrain sector can be spewed the engine's power up to 1,000 hp. And with those big power numbers is predicted to come from a turbo engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters.

As quoted from Carscoops, with those power generated by the engine, the acceleration capabilities of the R50 hypercar was not kidding, because from zero to a speed of 100 kph (62 mph) can be reached in just 2 seconds and has a top speed in excess of 354 kph (220 mph).

(Pictured: Mercedes-Benz SL GTR Concept by Mark Holster) Mercedes-AMG will be made a high performance hybrid-powered hypercar featuring featuring the F1 technology. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eO9ST)

The hypercar's acceleration power is also inseparable from the hard work of the Mercedes Benz engineers who created the vehicles with the curb weight is under 1,315 kg (2,900 lbs). Unfortunately, the German auto manufacturer did not mention the material used by it. Most likely this hypercar will made of the carbon fiber materials.

Other elements of the design are anticipated to include active aerodynamics and suspension and a cockpit where the driver and passenger are seated in a recumbent position similar to a grand prix driver, without the instrument panel (only a tachometer and LED head-up display). If you can't wait much longer. Let's go seeing the AMG's new hypercar in Paris in next October. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone