[Science] Extinction that paved way for dinosaurs definitively linked to volcanism

Extinction that paved way for dinosaurs definitively linked to volcanism
http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/03/extinction-that-paved-way-for-dinosaurs-definitively-linked-to-volcanism/
The formation of these innocent looking rocks killed off most of the species alive at the time, but worked out well for the dinosaurs.

Jeff Bezos' ocean-recovered Apollo rocket engines arrive on shore
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-032213a.html
March 22, 2013 - Returning to Cape Canaveral for the first time since they were used to launch a giant Saturn V rocket, the recovered parts from two colossal F-1 engines arrived on shore Thursday (March 21) after more than 40 years being lost at sea.

Will a future Mars rover walk like a robot lizard?
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/robots/lizards-will-teach-robots-to-swim-through-sand-15250855?click=pm_news
Traversing slippery terrain can be a tricky game for a Martian rover -- or any wheeled robot, for that matter. Now, Georgia Tech researchers have built a biologically inspired robot that can speedily navigate slippery, sandy terrain.

Global Study of Monsoons Finds Ocean Variations Have Driven Recent Shifts
http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/global-study-of-monsoons-finds-ocean-variations-have-driven-recent-shifts/
The seasonal rains called monsoons matter enormously to human affairs, from the Indian subcontinent to the American Southwest. Getting a better understanding of the forces that will shape these features of the climate system in coming decades is a big ...

Scientists Use Antacid To Help Measure The Rate Of Reef Growth
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/rainbow-warrior-sails-into-sydney-20130322-2gkes.html
There's some evidence that carbon dioxide we pump into the atmosphere has slowed the development of coral reefs. So researchers are adding antacid to the water in a tiny part of the Great Barrier Reef, to see whether the corals will grow faster if their water ...

SpaceX Dragon Prepares to Leave the International Space Station
http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/962/20130322/spacex-dragon-prepares-leave-international-space-station.htm
Having delivered more than 1,200 pounds of supplies to the three Expedition 35 crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is getting ready to make its return trip to Earth scheduled for March 25.

Giant squid secrets revealed
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Giant+squid+mystery+grows+with+results+study/8129546/story.html
Despite its unmissable size, we know surprisingly little about one of the ocean's most enigmatic creatures: the giant squid. This week, scientists revealed that giant squid around the world are essentially identical, despite individual animals looking very ...

Flip it and reverse it: Remix climate change with new music video
http://www.glasgowsouthandeastwoodextra.co.uk/news/scottish-headlines/approach-to-climate-can-be-better-1-2851984
Face it, climate science can be pretty dull. Average Joes aren't exactly eager to learn about the "hockey stick" graph or other fundamentals of climatology.