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01-31-2015, 09:20 PM
From strange aquatic dinosaurs to more to the story of Stonehenge, here are the most interesting stories we found in Science this week.
Bizarre aquatic dinosaur:
skeletal reconstruction of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus.Pin It Based on the skeleton (reconstruction, shown here), researchers think Spinosaurus aegyptiacus would have sliced through the water in a river system in what is now Africa, snatching fish in its cone-shaped interlocking teeth.
Credit: University of Chicago, Fossil Lab (Screengrab)View full size image
In a recently released report, researchers revealed what they know about Spinosaurus — the only known dino that was adapted to living almost completely in the water.
Amazing brain story:
After a long bout of nausea, a woman went to the doctor only to discover she had been missing her cerebellum — an integral part of her brain — her entire life.
Recovering ozone layer:
Earth's protective ozone layer is well on its way to recovery, thanks in large part to international efforts to stop the production and use of ozone-depleting chemicals.
Cool Stonehenge find:
A four-year survey of the lands surrounding Stonehenge reveals the mysterious rocks are not alone. The research reveals at least 17 other Neolithic shrines.
Higgs boson's role in dooming the universe:
Some scientists, including Stephen Hawking, believe the Higgs Boson particle will wipe out the universe some day by creating a vacuum bubble.
Deadly spider tale:
A recent story out of Essex, England claims a bunch of bananas contained eggs belonging to a deadly spider. Is it a bunch of houey?
Lost Arctic ship:
A new research tehcnique has located a lost ship believed to be from an 1845 expedition.
A bowl and a grisly tale:
This 3,000-year-old bowl actually tells a tale of greed and selfishness where soldiers were fighting over treasure while people suffered and uildings collapsed.
More findings in ancient Greek tomb:
The discovery of two robed, female statues indicates the tomb is a monument of significant importance.
Spreading office germs:
Recent research shows germs spread to around 50 percent of surfaces in an office within 2-4 hours of the initial contamination.
Bizarre aquatic dinosaur:
skeletal reconstruction of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus.Pin It Based on the skeleton (reconstruction, shown here), researchers think Spinosaurus aegyptiacus would have sliced through the water in a river system in what is now Africa, snatching fish in its cone-shaped interlocking teeth.
Credit: University of Chicago, Fossil Lab (Screengrab)View full size image
In a recently released report, researchers revealed what they know about Spinosaurus — the only known dino that was adapted to living almost completely in the water.
Amazing brain story:
After a long bout of nausea, a woman went to the doctor only to discover she had been missing her cerebellum — an integral part of her brain — her entire life.
Recovering ozone layer:
Earth's protective ozone layer is well on its way to recovery, thanks in large part to international efforts to stop the production and use of ozone-depleting chemicals.
Cool Stonehenge find:
A four-year survey of the lands surrounding Stonehenge reveals the mysterious rocks are not alone. The research reveals at least 17 other Neolithic shrines.
Higgs boson's role in dooming the universe:
Some scientists, including Stephen Hawking, believe the Higgs Boson particle will wipe out the universe some day by creating a vacuum bubble.
Deadly spider tale:
A recent story out of Essex, England claims a bunch of bananas contained eggs belonging to a deadly spider. Is it a bunch of houey?
Lost Arctic ship:
A new research tehcnique has located a lost ship believed to be from an 1845 expedition.
A bowl and a grisly tale:
This 3,000-year-old bowl actually tells a tale of greed and selfishness where soldiers were fighting over treasure while people suffered and uildings collapsed.
More findings in ancient Greek tomb:
The discovery of two robed, female statues indicates the tomb is a monument of significant importance.
Spreading office germs:
Recent research shows germs spread to around 50 percent of surfaces in an office within 2-4 hours of the initial contamination.