6.淘金熱時(shí)期“幽靈船”殘骸 Gold Rush-Era "Ghost Ship" Wreck Found
考古學(xué)家11月表示，在最近重見天日的“A.J. 戈達(dá)德”號(hào)明輪船殘骸上，人們發(fā)現(xiàn)了當(dāng)時(shí)被匆匆扔到甲板上的靴子以及散落的餐具。這些發(fā)現(xiàn)有助于了解這艘淘金熱時(shí)期“幽靈船”上的船員生命的最后時(shí)刻。
With boots thrown hastily on deck and cooking utensils scattered, the last moments of the crew aboard the gold rush-era paddleboat A.J. Goddard are preserved in the ship's recently found wreck, archaeologists announced in November.
7.最長(zhǎng)蛇 身長(zhǎng)超過巴士 Biggest Snake Discovered; Was Longer Than a Bus
這只生活在6000萬年前的爬行動(dòng)物體重超過一輛汽車?？茖W(xué)家2月表示，最長(zhǎng)蛇化石的發(fā)現(xiàn)為了解氣候變化提供了重要依據(jù)。
The 60-million-year-old reptile was also heavier than a car, scientists said in February, adding that the fossil could shed light on climate change.
8.美國(guó)三分之一地區(qū)面臨外來巨蟒入侵威脅 Alien Giant Snakes Threaten to Invade Up to 1/3 of U.S.
根據(jù)10月公布的一份報(bào)告，如果能夠在美國(guó)野外安家落戶并繁衍生息，9條外來巨蟒便可能引發(fā)一場(chǎng)生態(tài)學(xué)災(zāi)難。現(xiàn)在，至少已有兩條外來巨蟒在佛羅里達(dá)州定居。
Nine giant snakes could be on the verge of causing ecological catastrophe if they establish themselves in the U.S. wild—at least two have already set up shop in Florida—according to an October report.
9.古代鑲寶石牙齒 Ancient Gem-Studded Teeth Show Skill of Early Dentists
古代鑲寶石牙齒這一發(fā)現(xiàn)說明為牙齒“美容”絕不是hip-hop明星的首創(chuàng)。5月進(jìn)行的一項(xiàng)研究顯示，先進(jìn)的牙科技術(shù)允許美洲土著人為他們的牙齒鑲嵌寶石。這種為牙齒美容的做法年代最遠(yuǎn)可追溯到2500年前。
The glittering "grills" of some hip-hop stars aren't exactly unprecedented. Sophisticated dentistry allowed Native Americans to add bling to their teeth as far back as 2,500 years ago, a May study said.
10.超罕見巨口鯊 Ultra-Rare Megamouth Shark Found, Eaten
這是迄今為止發(fā)現(xiàn)的第41條巨口鯊。3月，不幸最終降臨到這條原本生活在菲律賓海域的鯊魚頭上，等待它的是在椰子汁中溫火慢煮并最終被吃掉的厄運(yùn)。
In March, the 41st megamouth shark ever found went from swimming in Philippine waters to simmering in coconut milk.
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（來源：原版英語(yǔ)，編輯：Julie）
