An article published in the journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” describes a research conducted on five fossils of Chengjiangocaris kunmingensis, a crustacean-like arthropod that lived about 520 million years ago in today’s China. They preserved beautifully, so much that their individual nerves are visible making them the oldest fossils to show such details.
The novel “Inherit the Stars” by James P. Hogan was published for the first time in 1977. It’s the first book of the Giants series. It won the Japanese Seiun Award for Best Foreign Language Novel of the Year.
The skeleton of a human being in a space suit is discovered on the Moon. No member of the staff working there is missing and the suit is not of any of the types used. An initial examination also shows that the suit’s instruments are of unknown type and show the use of an unknown alphabet.
The skeleton, nicknamed Charlie, is apparently of a human being but it dates back to about 50,000 years ago. The scientific world receives another surprise after a short time with another sensational discovery. Scientists Victor Hunt and Christian Danchekker direct the research but they’re faced with apparently contradicting data.
An article published in the journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” describes a research that provides evidence that ancient sea sponges were the first animals existed on Earth. A study led by Dr. David Gold of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) reached this conclusion by analyzing an unusual molecule found in 640 million years old rocks.
“Image of the Fendahl” is an adventure of the fifteenth season of “Doctor Who” classic series, which aired in 1977 featuring the Fourth Doctor and Leela. It follows “The Invisible Enemy” and it’s a four parts adventure written by Chris Boucher and directed by George Spenton-Foster.
A group of scientists is carrying out tests on a human skull found in Kenya. According to the dating the skull is twelve million years old, defying all knowledge about human evolution. During a test, the skull appears to emit some kind of energy that connects to Thea Ransome, a scientist in the group.
The Tardis is attracted to Earth by the energy emission and the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker), concerned about the possible consequences, goes to investigate together with Leela (Louise Jameson) to prevent possible disasters. To achieve this he’ll have to face the Fendahl and the Fendahleen.
