New ‘Game of Thrones’ slug found in Brazil, the ‘sponge effect’ of Latin America’s tropical forests, and Peru’s scientific cruise sails for Antarctica.

BRAZIL Brazilian scientists have discovered a slug that lives on the northwest coast of the country which they dubbed Tritonia khaleesi in honor of the character from the renowned television series “Game of Thrones.” The slug can grow up to 12 mm long and has a white stripe along the body that resembles the braid … Continue reading New ‘Game of Thrones’ slug found in Brazil, the ‘sponge effect’ of Latin America’s tropical forests, and Peru’s scientific cruise sails for Antarctica.

Giant penguin fossil found in Antarctica, date of human settlement pushed back in Cuba, and Latin America’s dengue epidemic.

ANTARCTICA A fossilized penguin that lived 35 million years ago has been found in Antarctica. The specimen stands 1.70 meters tall and is nearly complete. ARGENTINA Researchers at Argentina’s Leloir Institute have identified a group of genes which adjust the biological clock of plants according to environmental changes. The discovery was made in the model … Continue reading Giant penguin fossil found in Antarctica, date of human settlement pushed back in Cuba, and Latin America’s dengue epidemic.