Exploring the Infinite
This computer simulated image was created using software called the ‘TREES toolbox’, which allows scientists to generate neuronal structures indistinguishable from those found in the real biological brain. This image shows synthetic neurons that represent the optimized size, shape and connectivity of pyramidal neurons analogous to those found in the cortex of the brain. Pyramidal neurons are so-called because they
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“The SCAR Project is a series of large-scale portraits of young breast cancer survivors shot by fashion photographer David Jay. Primarily an awareness raising campaign, The SCAR Project puts a raw, unflinching face on early onset breast cancer while paying tribute to the courage and spirit of so many brave young women.” This moving and poignant collection will be on
From the page: “More than half of adult Americans report they have had a spiritual experience that changed their lives. Now, scientists from universities like Harvard, Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins are using new technologies to analyze the brains of people who claim they have touched the spiritual — from Christians who speak in tongues to Buddhist monks to people who
…but won’t be getting jail time for it – via The Friendly Atheist Truly appalling. Another case where faith-healing prayer failed a child where medicine could have saved its life. Doesn’t it seem as though (if he existed) God would use instances like these to prove his miraculous power? If mountains can be moved with a little faith, just the
http://youtu.be/9nmVzXxdUeU http://youtu.be/6BkpAXBdxdQ
Redditors crowdsource charitable giving Members of Reddit’s atheist forums have raised over $232,000 for Doctors Without Borders… thus far 🙂
From the page: “Ultimately, the claim that a fertilized egg is a person is an insult to rationality and morality. It is irrational to the point of absurdity to grant a microscopic clump of cells, a fertilized egg, the same legal and moral status as an actual person living and breathing in the world.” via National Humanist | Examiner.com Further
http://www.geekosystem.com/x-ray-pin-up-calendar/
http://www.geekosystem.com/fruit-mri-pineapple-orange-banana/
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_story.aspx?storyid=119421&catid=14 Are state medical marijuana laws a trap?
http://www.epjournal.net/filestore/EP073984414.pdf Gregory Paul’s paper based on his study, which links religion to immoral behavior.
https://www.mrsnv.com/evt/e01/part.jsp?id=2735&acct=9000968607&rid=0 Please help my friend raise $1000 for The American Lung Association. If she reaches her goal (she’s SO close) she has promised to climb Salt Lake City’s Wells Fargo building wearing a coconut bra and a grass hula skirt! Even the smallest donation helps a good cause.