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"Scientists Just Discovered a Creature That Breaks the Rules of Life". I mean, that's quite the headline. Sukunaarchaeum mirabile is also quite the name to pronounce. But yes, that's the name of a recently discovered organism that apparently challenges the traditional scientific definition of 'life'. There's a fair bit of scientific jargon to sieve through, but the quick summary is this: Cells are considered "alive" because of their ability to self-replicate and reproduce, whereas viruses don't grow, reproduce independently or generate their own energy. Viruses reliance on hijacking host cells for key functions means that they are typically excluded from the tree of life. This sukunaarchaeum mirabile exists somewhere in between. It replies on a host for many biological tasks (like a virus), but also contains the necessary genes to create its own ribosomes and messenger RNA (like a cell). So it is at once 'life' and 'not life'. There's also a whole thing about the sukunaarchaeum's extreme genome reduction (238,000 base pairs compared to the 490,000 of the smallest known complete genome within the archea group) that I don't fully understand. Point is, there's plenty of strange life on Earth. Maybe we don't need to be firing so many rockets into the sky searching for life on other planets, when we haven't even properly figured out life here on our own.

Picture this: a subterranean hideaway so exclusive, it's been sealed off from the outside world for a cool 5.5 million years. Yep, the Movile Cave is a strange alien universe right here on Earth, tucked underneath the Romanian coast. It may be just 20 metres below ground, but the Movile Cave is about as alien an environment as you will find anywhere on Earth. With no interference from the plebeian air that we breathe and light that we see, the cave instead is a concoction of sulphuric doom - the air low in oxygen, thick in carbon dioxide and sulphur to create a truly hostile environment. Except, bizarrely, life thrives there - an entire ecosystem having evolved in this toxic soup. Over 50 species have been discovered inside the cave, with 37 of them found nowhere else on Earth. And they are truly bizarre. Starved entirely of sunlight, Movile Cave operates on a dark magic known as chemosynthesis. In this underworld, foam mats of autotrophic bacteria serve as the base of a food pyramid that includes creatures like leeches, spiders, pseudoscorpions, woodlice, centipedes, water scorpions and also snails. Evolution in this harsh environment also means that the critters there can have no eyes and translucent skin (a sci-fi nightmare indeed). This Romanian oddity is off-limits to the public due to its extreme sensitivity. Only a select few researchers have been granted access to the enigmatic depths of Movile Cave, and scientists are determined to protect its unique ecosystem from any unwanted disruption. Fewer people have been to this cave than have been to outer space. Think about that. Movile Cave's ecosystem offers a sneak peek into life's resilience and inventive adaptability, and provides an excellent terrestrial analogue for deep-sea hydrothermal vents and extraterrestrial ecosystems, favouring the scenario of life existing subsurface beneath moons like Europa or Enceladus. So perhaps there are actually aliens out there - they are just right beneath our feet.

Age 36 is too young to go. Cause of death is unknown as of now but he passed away at home. Those who watch Taiwanese dramas or variety shows will recognise him. Used to watch him on 娱乐百分百. RIP! https://www.google.com/amp/s/sg.news.yahoo.com/amphtml/taiwanese-celeb-alien-huang-xiao-gui-dies-at-36-060336727.html

IMO much better than the 1st AVP. R-rated for gore and violence....GOOD ! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/786099/alien...equiem_trailer/

Wonder what is real & orginal in China nowadays .... from Yahoo: Chinese farmer arrested over alien hoax A Chinese farmer is being held for five days for fabricating tales of electrocuting an alien. Miriam Berger reports. watch video at link: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/video/chinese-far...-155931437.html

Saw this interesting article from WIRED. Share with you guys. A shapeshifting reptile from outer space guards President Obama, according to a new conspiracy video. Yet according to the White House, the extraterrestrial heft behind Obama

any1 watches this show? damn cool... always come home tired from work, but watch until midnight. just 2 days back got one episode on big foot. and according to some "experts" big foot may be the evolution of apes, while human are the product of alien intervention. tats y big foot so scared human.

Recently, a lot of things that had not been seen before had turn up unexpectedly... Only hope that it is real for so cute to look at with the 2 huge eyes .... Yahoo report : Venezuelan Poodle Moth Is the Internet's Favorite Pet This Week A fuzzy animal that's equal parts adorable and terrifying has taken the Internet by storm. It's called the Venezuelan Poodle Moth and for the love of all that is holy we hope that it's real.

http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=43905 What?? could this really be true? Sounds like another hoax to me This picture taken in the Amazon rainforest could be the clearest proof yet that aliens exist. The snap - taken from a video filmed by two British tourists - shows a small alien-like creature arching its back as it stands next to a tree in the Amazon jungle. In the corner of the picture is a bright flash of light which is thought to be connected to the alien's presence. The video - snapped up by Hollywood producers for a film - was obtained by noted paranormal writer Michael Cohen and is believed to have been filmed by two British tourists visiting the Mamaus region of the Amazon jungle. Michael, who runs the paranormal website allnewsweb.com, said: "This is highly compelling footage that will be hard to discredit. "It comes from an area known for experiencing intense UFO activity. It is rather apparent that aliens are interested in this region due to its biological diversity. "The area was also the focus of a high-level Brazilian government investigation known as "Operation Prato", where the army was sent in to monitor and confirm an alien presence in the region. "The Brazilian government denied that there was an Operation Prato for years before conceding it did occur and releasing large amounts of files associated with it" Having obtained the footage, Michael, who is well-known within UFO and paranormal circles, was inundated with requests from Hollywood producers keen to use his proof. "This footage will be used in direct collaboration with an American film and will serve to highlight this as proof of this footage's veracity." - The Braz-alien rainforest: Is this creature pictured in the Amazon jungle a visitor from outer-space? Proof? A still from a video apparently taken by British tourists in Mamaus region of the Amazon showing an alien-like creature standing in the jungle. Alien environment: Children pose for the camera while, behind them, a bright light flashes (circled right) and what looks like a small being stands to the right of a tree (circled left) While the camera is focused on some young children, seen in the distance behind them is a silvery light. However, it is only when the eyes are diverted to the surrounding jungle does it become apparent that there is a small being standing side-on just to the right of a tree, appearing to arch its back. It is the 'unmistakable' form of an 'alien'. No explanation is offered as to what the light may be. While for many the images can simply be dismissed as a well-executed hoax, Mr Cohen, who runs the noted paranormal website allnewsweb.com, suggests the photos go some way to proving the existence of aliens. He said: 'This is highly compelling footage that will be hard to discredit. Just leaving his craft? The lone figure appears to arch its back, perhaps stretching, as the light flashes nearby Unexplained activity: The bright light is undoubtedly linked to the extraterrestrial, but what could it be? The area has been known for an intense UFO presence 'It comes from an area known for experiencing intense UFO activity. It is rather apparent that aliens are interested in this region due to its biological diversity. 'The area was also the focus of a high-level Brazilian government investigation known as Operation Prato, where the army was sent in to monitor and confirm an alien presence in the region.' He said the Brazilian government denied there was an Operation Prato for years before conceding it did occur and released large amounts of files associated with it. Having obtained the footage, Mr Cohen, who is well known within UFO and paranormal circles, was inundated with requests from Hollywood producers keen to use his proof. 'This footage will be used in direct collaboration with an American film and will serve to highlight this as proof of this footage's veracity,' he said.

Farmer claims he had sex with alien Female Alien vital stats: 3m tall, chio, has 12 fingers. Hobby: Braiding Leg Hair Ideal partner: Preferably Alien from Planet Earth. Strong arms with lots of farming skills. Looks not important. About female alien: Horny 24/7. WTF?

Yesterday I went to the Foodcourt near my house for dinner. I buy a Bowl of Fishball noodle dry, served by Chinese woman. On my Left, a Chio girl eating Tau Suan - Her phone rang, she speaks in Thai. On my Right, a table of Singlets and Shorts and slippers, dressing same as us going downstairs - 2 Ang Mos, 1 German, the other Scottish chatting away. In Front the table, 3 Filipinos, 1 man and 2 women chatting in Tagalog. Behind my table, 3 Chinese women with their Tongue twirling mandarin. After I finished, a Bangladeshi clean my table. Walking out of the Food court, I stumble into the way of an Indian couple (not from Spore due to dressing style different). Dear Singaporean Brudders and Sistas, if you think only of yourselves to make money and enjoy your life, and not starting a family with 3 kids, We will soon be the ones that need to Assimilate to a Pariah culture/nation and become the Minority in Singapore. Please, for those who are married, going to be married and have GF/BF - make babies is more important than make money. Think of the future of our generations.

Anyone knows where to buy them, preferably 2nd hand ?

Where can i get Alien series EL scanner from Varad??? Anyone can come up with some shops to try?? Thanks! http://www.varad.com/products/products-index.html (please look under "EL Scanners")