Mapping the darkness: Sleep studies and its pioneers
Why is sleep crucial for health and what happens in the brain when we dream? Questions that sleep studies try to answer.
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Mapping brown fat: the new frontier against obesity
The analysis of brown fat can help us understand how to make it a small "heating power plant" that burns extra pounds in our body.
The dog's epigenome mapped for the first time: nice genetic breakthrough!
The newly mapped dog epigenome reveals similarities to our own, and offers us new insights into diseases and treatments, whether two-legged or four-legged.
We have a map of all the dangerous asteroids for the next 1000 years
Astronomers are mapping the trajectories of dangerous asteroids over the next 1000 years: two of them could give us more of a headache.
New analysis of the oldest maritime map locates Atlantis in Wales
A newly published study suggests that an ancient 13th-century map may lead to a (not very) mythical Atlantis
China's Tianwen-1 orbiter has mapped the entire surface of Mars
706 days and 1344 revolutions later, the orbiter has a medium resolution map of the entire red planet. Soon the data will be released to everyone.
A pioneering study creates the first body map of hallucinations
Psychotic phenomena and hallucinations: in the course of life they affect many people. Today a map aims to trace the whole range of sensations they produce.
Samsung wants to "copy and paste" the brain map onto 3D chip networks
Record the activity of neurons to create a "map" of brain functioning and build new 3D chips on its model. Samsung is embarking on a very, very ambitious undertaking.
A dark matter map shows "hidden bridges" between galaxies
The use of machine learning allows for greater detail in the dark matter map based on galaxy data. And it reveals other structures.
A stone slab found in France is the oldest map in Europe
An ancient stone slab found in a French burial is the oldest known map in Europe. It shows us that we should not underestimate the cartographic knowledge of the Bronze Age.
The new “Map of Life” reveals where to still find unknown animals
A map shows which areas of the world to find unknown animals, and where to direct searches. A good initiative to defend biodiversity.
Take a look at the map of the future world
In the eternal movement of the continents, sooner or later (late) we will find ourselves in a new Pangea. How will it be? Here is the map of the future world.
A Google Maps map of the human body is coming
HuBMAP, a complete map of the human body in Google Maps style, will be very useful both in teaching and in the approach to diseases. We will see the inside of the body from perspectives never seen before.
Mole mapping and do-it-yourself tests with NOTE Mole Tracker
Preventing melanoma is possible through the mapping of moles. Today NOTE mole tracker allows you to do it directly from home, with a dedicated device
Connectomics – Building a map of the mind
There are approximately 100 billion neurons in the brain of an adult human, and each of these neurons is connected to hundreds of others for a total of approximately 150 billion connections in total. Neuroscience is discovering that it is the pattern of these connections, the structure of this immense neural network, that is largely responsible for the functionality of the brain, in other words for our mental life: everything we feel, think, experience or do. Our … Read more
Tell me what you look like and I'll tell you who you vote for: an AI predicts political orientation
AI can predict political orientation from facial photos, even when expressions are neutral and variables such as age, gender and ethnicity are controlled for.
Quadroin, the “penguin” robot to explore the abyss
With a battery life of 10 hours and a sophisticated navigation system, this robot penguin is ready to redefine underwater standards.
Far from GPS: in 1985 there was already a navigator: the absurd story of Etak
In 1985 the first navigator with digital maps and advanced technologies was a visionary undertaking, years ahead of its time, with a small surprise ending.
Proteus: Cousteau's dreamed "underwater space stations" are a reality
Proteus, the ISS of the oceans, takes shape thanks to Cousteau. Mapping, agreements and new technologies to reveal the secrets of the sea depths.
Does Dark Energy Evolve? A discovery that can overturn cosmology
Dark energy, responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe, may not be as constant as previously thought. A discovery that could overturn cosmology.
Total darkness: The solar eclipse is driving North America crazy
Today's solar eclipse sparks craze in North America: festivals, mass weddings and special flights to take in the celestial spectacle.
