Nolan's Tumbler now got really vicious rival

Since the Batman movies started directed by Christopher Nolan in 2005, namely on "Batman Begins", in which the lovers of the legendary DC's superhero is always filled with the Batmobile with such a display of armored military vehicles.

Nolan's Tumbler on 2010. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1i9Xd5)

As quoted from Carscoops on Saturday, January 14, 2017 This time the designer, drafter and illustrator of YasidDesign, also featuring their latest digital sketch of the Batmobile. 

Yes, by taking the spirit of Lamborghini Huracan, YasidDesain bring a new colors, especially in the looks of the most famous car in the comics history.

On the Nolan's version of Tumbler and especially on the front, it does not have the character or "styling" like cars in general, in which only displays two large wheels, no more than that. The concept offered by Nolan is really far of the character of the Batmobile in the past.

Rendered image of a new Tumbler looks with Huracan style in the front designed by YasidDesign. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1i9Wrq)

However, thanks to the brilliant idea of ​​the YasidDesign artists, then the face of the Tumbler facelift gets a big change on the front. And before they decide to take the Huracan looks, they say even thought about the Aventador.

"It's something different than before. It took several minutes for finishing and finally posted. Here's a Huracan merged with the mighty Tumbler," wrote the YasidDesign on their Facebook accounts. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | YASIDDESIGN | CARSCOOPS]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

It turned out that dinosaurs became extinct because of the length of time hatching

The asteroid is not the only factor causing the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Researchers also found that the length of time the hatching eggs are also influence at the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Recent research revealed that the dinosaur eggs take at least 6 months to hatch, much longer than previously thought that only 11-85 days. And according to a researcher from Florida State University named Gregory Erickson who studied two species of dinosaur, Protoceratops (dinosaur at the size of a sheep), as well as Hypacrosaurus (a big duck dinosaur).

(Pictured: Protoceratops andrewsi). Study reveals dinosaurs spent way longer in the egg than previously thought. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1i9Tf8)

After scanning the jaws with CT Scan, the team extracted some teeth and analyze them with a high-resolution microscope. By using this technique allowing the researchers to identify the von Ebner lines, the growth lines owned by all animals.

"This is the development line of animals dental. Such a circle of trees. We can use this line to see the level of development of the dinosaur," Erickson said, as quoted of the Science Alert on January 3, 2017.

When analyzing, Erickson and his colleagues found that embryos of Protoceratops was 3 months old while Hypacrosaurus nearly 6 months.

"This means that dinosaurs had a slow progression. Three to six months allows the eggs are exposed to many risks, predators, drought and floods. Parent was potentially exposed to many risks," said Erickson.

The risk factors are more greater in extreme conditions, such as when the asteroid impact occurred. Under extreme conditions, the length of time hatching will increasingly hamper reproduction, thereby reducing survival.

In other words, the length of time hatching and catastrophic asteroid impact events is a combination that creates the extinction of the dinosaurs. This research was a preliminary study. And further research is needed to reveal whether other non avian dinosaurs are also experiencing a slow incubation period. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCE ALERT]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

A minimalist futuristic concept car from Nissan

Nissan's new concept car, the Vmotion 2.0 appear at major auto shows Detroit Auto Show 2017, held on Tuesday, January 10th. Nissan Vmotion is a fastback sedan concept called will be the trend for the future sedan.

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept car at the 2017 NAIAS in Detroit. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hqwqm)

The Vmotion grille looks to have condensed DNA of Nissan which can also be found in the Nissan Maxima and the upcoming Nissan Concept Micra, these car is totally play in the sport sedan futuristic concept segment, but also emphasizes the minimization of interior ornaments.

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 comes with a sharp lines and floating roof models. The futuristic design and shape make it look like a hyper-modern version of the Maxima. And Nissan VMotion 2.0 provides an overview as a sporty family sedan.

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept car with its suicide door type open. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hqwqm)

The biggest feature of the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept is the car fully connected and offer the autonomous driving capabilities. According to Nissan, this concept aims to deliver the best mobility experience for busy professionals.

Rear-left side view of Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept car. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hqwqm)

Nissan did not say much detail about these car technology. But one thing is for sure, Nissan seem to want to make a car with zero emissions with ProPilot system. But obviously Nissan did not want its minimalist appearance, so really minimal. Because its dashboard instrument cluster turns out there are a lot of features.

Interestingly, Nissan Vmotion 2.0 has a capacity of four passengers and also the car's doors can be opened wide without pillars. Then there's the steering wheel models are uniquely shaped and luxurious and modern interior. Not to forget its simple design dahsboard so that passengers get an independent view is not obstructed large infotainment. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

Quantum particles to fight Superbugs

Scientists have created an antibiotic to kill the bacteria off since almost 80 years. Unfortunately, the bacteria can multiply rapidly, and most evolved into a superbug that is invulnerable to all antibiotics, while making new drugs is a long and expensive process.

Therefore, the scientists at Biofrontiers Institute of University of Colorado learn how to make drugs that are not based on biology. They developed an "antibiotic" that can be updated via computer.

Ultraviolet light reveals different "species" of quantum dots that have been programmed to attack specific microbes. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hqKZr)

In an advanced laboratory at the University of Colorado, scientists Anushree Chatterjee wearing safety glasses and gloves when examining petri dishes containing some most dangerous microbes in the world. They are superbug cause of the disease is difficult to overcome with traditional antibiotic drugs.

"They are immune, in some cases, on more than 20 kinds of antibiotics. They can even live in an environment of antibiotics is high enough. They not only survive but also thrive with antibiotics," said Chatterjee.

It took many years to develop traditional biology-based antibiotics to fight them. Husband and Chatterjee's colleagues, Prashant Nagpal, said that in the meantime, scientists are losing the fight against superbugs. But he had an idea.

Chemical engineer Anushree Chatterjee shows one of the Petri dishes holding dangerous superbugs.. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hqKZr)

"We want to develop a system that can adapt, if not sooner, at least at the same level with microbes," explains Nagpal.

To achieve this goal, in the laboratory Nagpal analyzed superbug DNA, then create a special antibiotic, in just a few days. He does this by creating an "antibiotic" of particles of very small semiconductors known as "quantum dots."

"(Every time we discuss about semiconductors,) we always think, oh, that objects in the camera, or on the roof. We show here, is that we can use the same semiconductor, stripping it and put it into the cells," he explained,

In each "quantum dots" size is 20,000 times smaller than a living cell. When millions of quantum dots are mixed with water, ultraviolet light shows the different varieties that glow in yellow, orange and green.

To kill a superbug, Nagpal said a tube with size of a fingertip, can be very effective. "Perhaps this is the only treatment that is needed," he said. And if superbug back to adapt quickly, Nagpal said, researchers can quickly change the composition of the next quantum dots.

Chatterjee and Nagpal said it need to test many years before quantum dots are safe to use in humans. But the positive results so far and hope that someday, the particles of semiconductor that can help physicians overcome the superbug. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VOA NEWS]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

VW I.D Buzz as a Kombi successor in the modern-era

VW Microbus or better known as the Kombi is the car that first produced by Volkswagen about 59 years ago, in September 1957, which during its circulation, these vehicles have become friends for millions of people around the world.

VW I.D Buzz electric-powered car concept alongside with the famous VW T1 Microbus or known as Kombi. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hnG3D)

With the spirit of VW Kombi, the German giant car manufacturer is developing an electric car on the Modular Electric Drive (MEB) platform named Volkswagen I.D Buzz. And on the Consumer Electronic Show 2017 in Las Vegas, Volkswagen introduced these electric-powered car concept as the successor of VW Kombi in the modern-era.

Front three quarter of VW I.D Buzz electric-powered car concept at the Detroit Auto Show 2017. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hnG3D)

Volkswagen I.D Buzz itself uses the electric engine that can accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h less than 5 seconds, with a maximum speed reaches 159 km/h. With such capabilities, the VW I.D Buzz is claimed to be able to travel as far as 400 to 600 km on a fully-charged battery state.

Rear three quarter of VW I.D Buzz electric-powered car concept at the Detroit Auto Show 2017. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hnG3D)

This concept car itself has a front and rear weight distribution of 48:52 percent, thus providing a neutral control. The battery can be recharged through a cable or docking station that utilizes induction power that can be filled within 30 minutes.

These electric concept car debut will pave the way for at least for 30 electric-powered cars are projected for production in 2025. Then for the electric-powered MPV from the German car manufacturers are expected to be ready in the market in 2020. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone

A mysterious object believed to be "hiding" under the Antarctic ice sheet

Scientists believe, an unusually large object could change our knowledge of the history of the world. The objects hidden under the Antarctic ice sheet. Yes, this anomaly is believed to lurk a frozen region called Wilkes Land, an area of ​​243 square kilometers with a depth of 823 meters.

The researchers believe, the object is the remains of the massive asteroid, two-times greater than the Chicxulub space rock which touted as the cause of of the dinosaurs extinction.

The overall sightings of Earth's south pole. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hmu1j)

If their explanation is correct, it means the asteroid is the cause of the extinction of the Permian-Triassic era, which kills 96% of sea creatures and 70% vertebrates that live in the soil surface on Earth.

The strangeness of nature called "Wilkes Land gravity anomaly" was first discovered in 2006, when NASA satellites see changes of gravity through the presence of a large object. Its location in the middle of the crater impact, diameter of 482 kilometers. The discovery was back in a matter of debate after a group of UFO hunters, Secure Team 10, posted a video about the peculiarities of the Earth's south pole.

Ice is seen floating at the South Pole. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hmu1j)

"To this day, scientists could not conclude what exactly was 'hiding' under thick layer of ice," a narrator says in the video, as reported in the New York Post.

"These ice continent remains a continent shrouded in mystery until now." In fact, in the video also said, that Nazis once constructs a secret military base in the South Pole during World War II. The goal was as production base of their advanced aircraft.

A mountain rising permafrost western part of the South Pole. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1hmu1j)

The debate on the internet is still in progress. However, the scientists who first noticed the strangeness believe that the object was evidence of massive asteroid collision crater.

"The collision impact in Wilkes Land is much greater than the collision that wiped out the dinosaurs. It could be led onto a massive disaster at the time," said Ralph von Frese, a professor of geological sciences at Ohio State University, who discovered it in 2006.

"All the natural changes that occur due to the collision impact which certain to lead to an environment that is almost impossible to survive in it. It makes perfect sense many lives extinct after the massive collision event," he said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW YORK TIMES]

Note: This blog  can be accessed via your smart phone