From an “inclusive, non-discriminatory” mass extinction, to the age of ‘Star Wars’, here’s a collection of the most popular news this week.
— Here’s were Lager Beer truly comes from
In what is considered a groundbreaking study by all pints aficionados, scientists have now uncovered the DNA of the organism that sets lager beers apart from ales. The researchers reached their conclusion by examining the different yeast involved in fermenting the light, smooth beer that originated in 15th century central Europe. Lagers, which are experiencing a massive 94% share in the world beer market today, utilize yeasts that could ferment at lower temperatures, a process that gives them their distinctively crisp taste.
— Mass Extinction Will spare nobody
There have been several reports lately warning the human species that the history of life on Earth might soon take an apocalyptic turn. Are we going to experience a mass extinction on the magnitude of the one that killed the dinosaurs? This worst-case scenario would result in 75 percent of the species on our planet disappearing within a geologically short time period. It’s happened only five times before in the past 540 million years of multicellular life on Earth, researchers claim. Well, a new study reports that all species are at the same risk for being wiped out during mass extinction events as opposed to previous research that suggested more widespread species were safer. No one will have better chances for survival. Period.
— New Parasite Could Exterminate Tadpole Population
Tadpoles dive from their eggs into a dangerous jungle pool. To survive for long, they’ll have to make their way past a bunch of predators, but there is something much worst which may make their population vulnerable to extinction: a deadly parasitic infection. Frogs from six countries spanning three continents were tested in a study led by the University of Exeter and The National History Museum, UK. Tadpoles from across the globe were found to be victims of an infection triggered by the newly discovered protist parasite.
The Age of ‘Star Wars’ is Upon Us
As news emerged that China, Russia and the US may be gearing up for war in space, the world’s most worrisome military flashpoint could materialize in the near future. Offensive space weapons are being tested making us wonder: could X-wings, TIE fighters, and even the infamous Death Star from Star Wars someday become a reality?
— New carnivorous Dinos discovered
Researchers from the University of Alberta have identified six new species of dinosaurs in Spain. Theropod’s “forgotten teeth” were analyzed allowing researchers to “reconstruct the ancient world where dinosaurs lived and to understand how their extinction happened.”
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