Volcano-induced die-off paved way for dinosaurs, study suggests
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2013/0321/Ancient-volcanoes-drove-half-of-all-species-to-extinction-study-suggests
More than 200 million years ago, toothy crocodile-like creatures stalked a hot, dry mega-continent while squid-like mollusks with spiral shells drifted in the surrounding ocean.
SpaceX Dragon Set to Leave ISS Next Week
http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/290644/226/SpaceX-capsule-to-return-Monday-to-Earth-
The SpaceX Dragon supply spacecraft is set to leave the International Space Station and return to Earth on Monday and three new crew members are also scheduled to arrive at the ISS next week.
Thermacore Provides Mission-Critical Performance
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/nasa-usgs-release-first-landsat-8-images/?id=145518
Thermal management preserves the accuracy and life of high-tech devices, which is crucial to the success of the mission. Share |. Font size.
Mimic Octopus Makes Home on Great Barrier Reef
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/octopus-chronicles/2013/03/21/mimic-octopus-makes-home-on-great-barrier-reef/
Of all the amazing octopus species out there, the mimic octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, is perhaps the most bewildering. While most known octopuses are able to change color and shape for camouflage, mimic octopuses can also impersonate other animals ...
Delay in lynx recovery plan spurs federal lawsuit
http://www.theprairiestar.com/news/regional/delay-in-lynx-recovery-plan-spurs-federal-lawsuit/article_ca99171c-9238-11e2-8ec9-0019bb2963f4.html
A group of environmentalists has sued the federal government for failing to finish plans to protect lynx from extinction in Montana and the continental United States.
Unexpected increase in Northern Hemispheric Monsoon Rainfall
http://scienceblog.com/61605/natural-climate-swings-contribute-more-to-increased-monsoon-rainfall-than-global-warming/
Northern Hemispheric monsoon rainfall has significantly increased over the past 30 years, which goes against the theory that the summer monsoon circulation should weaken under man-made warming.
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