Wow, Ferrari 488 GTB by Liberty Walk!

As the SEMA Show in the United States, the Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) event also showed a lot of extreme modification concepts attracted the world's modifier. And at this time TAS 2017, with the Ferrari 488 GTB gets a touch of modification of the Liberty Walk.

Liberty Walk's modification of the Ferrari 488 GTB, which just debuted at the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1iDVU6)

As seen in the photos, the Japanese famous modifiers apply the extreme stance concept on a Ferrari 488 GTB supercar.

In addition to the giant over fenders to the rim offset which now get out much, the Ferrari 488 GTB modified by Liberty Walk is also paired bodykit like lip spoiler at the front, the splitter in addition to the massive size of the spoiler on the back.

Front three quarter of Liberty Walk's modification of the Ferrari 488 GTB. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1iDVU6)

As a result, these mid-engined Ferrari with a wide body kit that looks more proper! Like the other works of Liberty Walk before, these Ferrari 488 GTB that used V8 3.9 liter twin-turbo engine is also so perfect eyegasm for the classy modifiers.

Right side view of Liberty Walk's modification of the Ferrari 488 GTB. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1iDVU6)

Previously, Liberty Walk also made a version of the extreme stance concepts on some other exotic cars like the Ferrari F430, 360 Modena, 458 Italia, Lamborghini Huracan and also McLaren 650S. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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Turned out the Moon was 4.51 billion years old

According to scientists, it turns out the moon was older than previously thought, which is 4.51 billion years old. Thus the latest estimates, thanks to the rocks and soil samples collected by the astronauts of Apollo 14 on the moon.

The study has put the age of the Moon at at least 4.51 billion years — up to 140 million years older than previously thought, according to a new study of minerals called zircons brought back from the lunar body to the Earth by the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1iDSow)

A team of researchers reported on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 that the moon formed within 60 million years of the birth of the solar system. The estimates range from 100 million the previous year, then to 200 million years after the creation of the solar system, instead of the 4.6 billion years ago.

Scientists are calculating the age of the moon by using the uranium-lead zircon metal fragments were extracted from samples of moon taken from the Apollo 14 missions. The pieces of zircon was very small, no bigger than a grain of sand.

"Size does not matter, because the fragments record an incredible information!" said the study's lead author Melanie Barboni from the University of California, Los Angeles. She added that the moon has "so many wonders key to understanding how our beautiful Earth formed and evolved."

Some of the eight samples of zircon has been used in a previous study, also conducted at UCLA. Barboni said that she was learning more zircon samples from the Apollo 14, but she expects it will not change the estimated age of the moon is around 4.51 billion year, at most only be 4.52 billion years old.

This is astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. on the moon in 1971 with the Apollo 14 mission. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1iDSJF)

As we lall knew, the Apollo 14 astronauts, Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell collected approximately 41.73 kilograms and uses tubes to dig the ground while exploring the Fra Mauro highlands in February 1971. They walk twice on the moon, as a whole for nine hours on the lunar surface.

And this is the second major study of the moon on this week. Earlier, on Monday, Israeli scientists concluded that the moon may have formed from many mini moons. The moon, according to them, are not formed from the massive giant power hit and release the body parts of the Earth, but from a series of smaller collision may have created many moons eventually merge into one.

This giant force theory says that the result of the blow energy forming the moon lava ocean later becomes solid. This solidification age which is now confirmed by the Barboni and her team.

Barboni said like any process of formation of the moon, the result is the compaction of the moon as it is known today. "We finally determine the minimum age of the formation of the moon, however the process," she said. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCEDAILY]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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