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Interesting paper that looks at the biology and chemistry of these beetles. "ABSTRACT

Bioluminescence - visible and cold light emission by living organisms - is a worldwide phenomenon, reported in terrestrial and marine environments since ancient times. Light emission from microorganisms, fungi, plants and animals may have arisen as an evolutionary response against oxygen toxicity and was appropriated for sexual attraction, predation, aposematism, and camouflage. Light emission results from the oxidation of a substrate, luciferin, by molecular oxygen, catalyzed by a luciferase, producing oxyluciferin in the excited singlet state, which decays to the ground state by fluorescence emission. Brazilian Atlantic forests and Cerrados are rich in luminescent beetles, which produce the same luciferin but slightly mutated luciferases, which result in distinct color emissions from green to red depending on the species. This review focuses on chemical and biological aspects of Brazilian luminescent beetles (Coleoptera) belonging to the Lampyridae (fireflies), Elateridae (click-beetles), and Phengodidae (railroad-worms) families. The ATP-dependent mechanism of bioluminescence, the role of luciferase tuning the color of light emission, the “luminous termite mounds” in Central Brazil, the cooperative roles of luciferase and superoxide dismutase against oxygen toxicity, and the hypothesis on the evolutionary origin of luciferases are highlighted. Finally, we point out analytical uses of beetle bioluminescence for biological, clinical, environmental, and industrial samples."

How #Prince_Harry and #Meghan_Markle's #official_wedding_portraits compare to #Prince_William and #Kate_Middleton's. #Prince #Harry and #Meghan #Markle have released their official #royal_wedding portraits, taken by photographer Alexi Lubomirski on Saturday, May 19.
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The Coming Collapse by a slightly pessimistic Chris Hedges.

"It is impossible for any doomed population to grasp how fragile the decayed financial, social and political system is on the eve of implosion."

LeBron makes more history as Cavaliers pull even with Celtics https://nyp.st/2Izr2xr

China Just Launched a Satellite that will Help Pave the Way for a Historic Mission to the Dark Side of the Moon

China launched a relay satellite on Monday as part of a groundbreaking program to land a probe on the far side of the moon later this year.

The satellite lofted into space aboard a Long March-4C rocket will facilitate communication between controllers on Earth and the Chang’e 4 mission, the China National Space Administration said on its website.

China hopes to become the first country to soft-land a probe on the moon’s far side, also known as the dark side because it faces away from Earth and is comparatively unknown.

The satellite, named Queqiao, or “Magpie Bridge,” after an ancient Chinese folk tale, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan province, space administration officials said.

The launch is a “key step,” but the satellite’s mission must still overcome challenges including making multiple adjustments to its orbit, “braking” near the moon and using lunar gravity to its advantage, project manager Zhang Lihua was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency.

The Japan Times News
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/05/21/asia-pacific/science-health-asia-pacific/china-launches-satellite-explore-dark-side-moon-report/#.WwO2V0iFM_4

Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/china-moon-dark-side-space-satellite-latest-nasa-queqiao-programme-a8362266.html

space.com
https://www.space.com/40646-china-queqiao-moon-relay-satellite-launch.html

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Bone trove in Denmark tells story of 'Barbarian' battle - Thousands of bones from boys and men likely killed in a ferocious battle 2,000 years ago have been unearthed from a bog in Denmark, researchers said Monday.

Samsung Galaxy S Lite Luxury Edition with Snapdragon 660, 4 GB RAM and 5.8-inch display launched in China- Technology News, Firstpost

Nowhere Warm, Thurat Walls Falls

The combined drop of the multitude of the segmented falls of the Oberon Plateau is about 370m (1200'). After heavy rain, every gully hosts a fall.

The First People of the Oberon Plateau, the Gundungurra, knew things we do not. They knew the ancient name of the rivers and the falls, they knew how to survive in impossible conditions, and they knew a medicant that, rubbed onto the body, protects it from extreme cold.

"Having previously made a large fire, they all went to sleep on the lee side of it without any article of covering. Nature appeared to compensate in some degree for this want with a covering of hair, which was particularly observable in the very old ones.. They appeared to suffer little or no inconvenience from change of weather, for they continued fast asleep during a violent shower of rain that lasted three hours, the thermometer standing at 39 (4 degrees centigrade)."
- W Wentworth, 1824

Image: There is no easy way to take pictures of the Thurat Walls falls, let alone apply any skill in composition. This image has been cut and stitched from multiple images taken in rain through a forest of wattle on the edge of the cliffs.

Memories of Japan, Tokyo October 2016

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Celtics' mistakes give Cavs new life, leaving Boston in precarious position: The Cavs evened the Eastern Conference finals with the Celtics at 2-2, but Brad Stevens sees a three-minute fix for Boston in Game 5. http://dlvr.it/QTfl72

Scott Walker's Lawyer Secretly Joined Brad Schimel at Hate Group Conference http://onewisconsinnow.org/press/gov-scott-walkers-state-lawyer-secretly-joined-attorney-general-brad-schimel-department-of-justice-lawyers-at-hate-group-conference/ -via Flynx

#Royal_wedding: #Meghan_Markle is the "missing piece of #Prince_Harry's jigsaw" according to an astrologist who says the royal couple were destined to be together due to their strong connection. #Meghan_Markle stunned the world today when she stepped out of her chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce.
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Sanders Announces Reelection Bid as Negative Buzz Builds About Our Revolution https://nym.ag/2Izza0V

Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is key in protecting vision health. It may reduce your risk from developing serious eye conditions, including cataract, glaucoma, dry eyes, poor night vision, age-related macular degeneration, etc. Here are five best foods for your eyes.

http://www.herbsmedicines.com/eat-5-foods-improve-eyesight/

We’ve picked out 8 of the most common ear-related impairments and how they correlate with several common ailments.

http://www.howfitness.info/what-your-ears-say-about-your-health/

The quality of your diet has been directly linked to the health and optimal functioning of your brain. These six types of foods can have a negative impact on your brain.

http://www.thehealthypage.com/6-worst-foods-hurting-brain/

Huawei did not say when the phone will launch or for how much, though the phone will be available in gold, black, and blue. #News #Huawei #HuaweiY5Prime2018