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The Mirror Neuron Revolution: Explaining What Makes Humans Social

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in entertainment, neuroscience

Dec 8
2017

Neuroscientist Marco Iacoboni discusses mirror neurons, autism and the potentially damaging effects of violent movies.

Elon Musk’s Tunnel Through L.A. Just Happens To Go From His House To His Office

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in Elon Musk

Dec 8
2017

The Boring Company could ease L.A.’s traffic problems, especially for one very special commuter.

Scientists Find Out How Hope Protects the Brain

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in neuroscience

Dec 8
2017

Since hope appears to come from a physical place in the brain, scientists are hoping to figure out how it shields the rest of the brain from negativity. Really.

Can a zebra crossing change its stripes?

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism

Dec 8
2017

That’s exactly what London-based tech company Umbrellium has designed: the Starling Crossing is an interactive crosswalk that responds dynamically to its environment.

And it could be the future of how we interact with our cities.

Firefox Quantum is a Really Great Browser

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in quantum physics

Dec 8
2017

Firefox Quantum is the best browser I’ve used in years.

Researchers Have Created an AI System That Teaches Itself New Languages

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in robotics/AI

Dec 8
2017

Researchers published two new papers that demonstrate that it’s possible to develop an AI system which doesn’t rely on parallel texts.

Here’s What A Cyborg Dragonfly Looks Like

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in cyborgs, drones

Dec 8
2017

This cyborg dragonfly is half insect half drone.

This Scientist Wants to Bring ‘Star Trek’ Values to Congress

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in education, government

Dec 8
2017

Vulcanologist Jess Phoenix never expected to be involved in politics. Until recently her life revolved around science—traveling the world to study different volcanoes and running an educational nonprofit. But the environmental record of the Trump administration has motivated her to run for Congress.

“These guys are basically gutting every environmental protection that existed,” Phoenix says in Episode 284 of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. “It’s a trend we have to stop now. We can’t let this continue.”