Captain Gigawatts

empressriful:

ollivandur:

apPARENTLY MY CAT LIKES YOGURT

THIS CAT LOOKS LIKE IT JUST FOUND THE ANSWERS TO EVERY QUESTION IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE

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animaltoday:

Feathertail Glider Possum or Pygmy Glider (Acrobates Pygmaeus)- 

About the size of a mouse, this glider can soar for just over 80 feet.  The gliding membrane, or patagium is relatively narrow compared to others in its family.  It is connected between its front and hind feet are connected at the elbows and the knees.  This piece of skin is thicker than most other gliders.

Its flattened tail is not fully prehensile and is covered in thick feather-like rows of fur on each side of it.  These furs help it to steer and buffer in the air.  Some studies of its gliding muscles and tail suggest that this possum evolved its gliding adaptation in a separate and unique way than other gliders.  

They are only found in Australia.  They sometimes nest in suburbs and artificial boxes, so knowledge on them was easy to obtain.  Preemptive measures have been taken to protect theirs and other species’ habitats before they become vulnerable.

See blog for more.

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discoverynews:

teamepiphany:

Virtual supermarkets are popping up in subway stations in South Korea, where commuters can virtually shop for items while waiting for the train to come. Customers simply scan an item’s QR code using the free “Homeplus” app and can have it delivered to their doorstep before they even get home. Ranked as the 2nd most hard-working country in the world to Japan, South Korea is rewarding its workers with this timesaving gem.

Wow! I kinda love this idea.

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