[Science] Fish's DNA May Explain How Fins Turned to Feet

Fish's DNA May Explain How Fins Turned to Feet
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/18/science/coelacanth-dna-may-tell-how-fish-learned-to-walk.html
In the hope of reconstructing a pivotal step in evolution - the colonization of land by fish that learned to walk and breathe air - researchers have decoded the genome of the coelacanth, a prehistoric-looking fish whose form closely resembles those seen in ...

10-minute rocket test flight canceled in Va. - USA Today
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57580131/antares-rocket-test-flight-delayed-by-technical-glitch/
Launch is part of NASA program to develop International Space Station-bound commercial vehicles. orbital rocket launch. Orbital Sciences Corp.

Stephen Hawking sees universe's 'dark side' as next breakthrough hunt
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/25300/20130417/stephen-hawking-big-bang-god-caltech.htm
PASADENA, Calif., April 17 (UPI) -- Renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, speaking in California, said the next breakthrough in cosmology will come from the universe's dark side.

Archaeologists Uncover World's Oldest Harbor in Egypt: Papyrus Collection ...
http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/15/17767610-4500-year-old-harbor-structures-and-papyrus-texts-unearthed-in-egypt?lite
Archaeologists have uncovered the world's oldest harbor complex. Discovered in Egypt, it could explain why the pharaoh Khufu was able to build one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World--the Great Pyramid of Giza.

'Nanosuits' Protect Bugs From Vacuum Space Conditions: Human Suits Next ...
http://www.designntrend.com/articles/3876/20130417/nanosuits-protect-bugs-vacuum-space-conditions-human.htm
PHOTO: Yasuharu Takaku et al./PNAS). Researchers at Japan's Hamamatsu University School of Medicine have discovered a 'nanosuit' that protects fruit fly larvae in a vaccum from completely collapsing.

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo almost ready to rock
http://www.dvice.com/2013-4-17/virgin-galactic-stuns-newest-leap-forward
A new private spaceship is one step closer to flying its first passengers after acing a spectacular test flight over the California desert last week.

Scientists Turn Corn Husks Into Dinner
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Now-non-food-plants-can-provide-nutrients/articleshow/19595945.cms
The new technique might make it possible for scientists to create food without the use of soil, fertilizer, pesticides or large amounts of water.

Starburst Galaxy Could Illuminate Early Universe - National Geographic News
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/03/130417-starburst-galaxy-universe-space-science/
An illustration of a starburst galaxy, similar to oneâ€"dubbed HFLS3â€"recently found by researchers. Illustration courtesy C. Carreau, ESA.

Space Station Lands in Houston in State-of-the-Art NASA Exhibit
http://www.channel4.com/news/space-junk-harpoon-system-british-engineers
NASA has a new "stage" to expose and educate the public about the work behind - and on board - the International Space Station.

Chile: Norwegian ship saves 97 fishermen from burning Chinese factory ship in ...
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/97-saved-from-Chinese-ship-afire-off-Antarctica-4442257.php
SANTIAGO, Chile - A Chinese factory fishing ship caught fire Wednesday just off the coast of Antarctica and 97 crew members were rescued by a nearby Norwegian vessel as Chile's military mobilized to prevent any environmental damage.

Chandra offers stunning X-ray view of a thousand-year-old cosmic tapestry
http://thespacereporter.com/2013/04/chandra-offers-stunning-x-ray-view-of-a-thousand-year-old-cosmic-tapestry/
The supernova remnant known as SN 1006 is a perfect example of the progress made by the field of X-ray astronomy over the last 50 years.

Dolphins And Whales At Risk From Offshore Seismic Testing In Atlantic Ocean ...
http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/1434/20130417/dolphins-whales-risk-offshore-seismic-testing-atlantic-ocean-group-warns.htm
Common dolphins swim through the ocean. Marine conservation group Oceana reports that off shore oil and gas exploration using seismic air guns will threaten dolphin and other marine populations.