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Meet the Rosehip Neuron: A Newly Discovered Cell in the Human Brain

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in neuroscience

Aug 31
2018

The neuron is not found within lab mice, possibly explaining why mouse studies often do not translate to human brains.

How L1 and L2 CPU Caches Work, and Why They’re an Essential Part of Modern Chips

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in computing, innovation

Aug 31
2018

Ever been curious how L1 and L2 cache work? We’re glad you asked. Here, we deep dive into the structure and nature of one of computing’s most fundamental designs and innovations.

A recipe for regenerating nerve fibers across complete spinal cord injury

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in biotech/medical

Aug 31
2018

Scientists have designed a three-stepped recipe for regenerating electro-physiologically active nerve fibers across complete spinal cord lesions in rodents. Rehabilitation is still required to make these new nerve fibers functional for walking.

Acer Unveils Absurd, Insane, Predator Thronos Gaming Chair

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in entertainment

Aug 31
2018

Acer is demoing an insane gaming chair / battlestation that’d be amazing to play with — if you could afford it.

Our universe could be one of an infinite number of universes

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in cosmology

Aug 31
2018

We could be living in a multiverse with an infinite number of universes.

Vietnam Opens Golden Bridge

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism

Aug 31
2018

Cầu Vàng or the “golden bridge” is one of the most unique bridges ever.

China’s Brave New World Of AI

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in robotics/AI

Aug 31
2018

China is racing ahead to overtake the U.S. in artificial intelligence (AI). Are we prepared to stay on top of the technology we’ve dominated since the 1950s?

What If A Rogue Planet Entered Our Solar System?

Posted by Michael Lance in space

Aug 31
2018

Scientists found a mysterious rogue planet roaming aimlessly outside our solar system. What if it came closer?

A vibrant Space Program will inspire millions of children

Posted by Genevieve Klien in space

Aug 31
2018

Robert Zubrin made his presentation to the Mars Society in 2018.

A vibrant space program will inspire millions of children to study science and technology so that they can be a space pioneer. Children are not inspired by lot of testing.

We are entering into an age of Great Discovery.

Commercial branding on spacecraft? Five key points in NASA’s evolving space vision

Posted by Chiara Chiesa in space travel

Aug 31
2018

Product endorsements and spaceships with corporate brands just might be part of a trend toward further commercialization of America’s space effort.