Wacky science news!
First of all, people in some villages in southern Peru are getting sick after a meteorite crash. Apparently a "strange odor" induces headaches and vomiting; it's not exactly The Andromeda Strain. But it's still a pretty science-fictiony thing to have happen. Next, we should reopen investigation into whether aliens built the Pyramids and/or the Easter Island heads.
Also, while feathered dinosaurs aren't anything new, it now appears confirmed that the iconic Velociraptor had them too. On the one hand, this is really cool additional support for the theory that modern birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs. On the other hand, it's kind of sad, because all sorts of awesome popular culture is now wrong. I mean, when you watch Jurassic Park now, it's gotta stick in your mind.
Also, while feathered dinosaurs aren't anything new, it now appears confirmed that the iconic Velociraptor had them too. On the one hand, this is really cool additional support for the theory that modern birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs. On the other hand, it's kind of sad, because all sorts of awesome popular culture is now wrong. I mean, when you watch Jurassic Park now, it's gotta stick in your mind.