Science
The Complete Wiring Diagram of the Mammalian Brain: A New Era in Neuroscience Begins
In a groundbreaking leap for neuroscience, researchers from the Allen Institute, Harvard, and Google Research have unveiled the most detailed wiring diagram of a mammalian brain ever produced. This unprecedented map charts the complex neural connections of a mouse brain, offering new insights into how brains process information—and paving the way for advances in AI, mental health research, and brain-machine interfaces.
By charlee smith10 months ago in Earth
Trump’s NASA Nominee Questioned Over Moon Plans and Elon Musk
Trump’s NASA Nominee Questioned Over Moon Plans and Elon Musk April 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. This week, the U.S. Senate held a contentious confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's choice to lead NASA, igniting intense discussion over the agency's plans to get to the moon and its growing relationship with billionaire Elon Musk.
By moyensefat10 months ago in Earth
With Firebase Studio, Google takes on Cursor and introduces AI-powered vibe coding.
Google Takes on Curso Google has introduced Firebase Studio, a tool that is set to compete with Cursor and other next-generation coding assistants, as a sign of its serious entry into AI-first development. By incorporating machine learning capabilities, this cutting-edge platform aims to simplify the app development process, allowing developers to concentrate more on creativity and less on tedious coding tasks. Google is not only improving its existing toolkit with Firebase Studio, but it is also establishing a new standard for how developers use artificial intelligence in their workflows. Google's Firebase Studio is a full-stack, AI-integrated development experience that aims to make modern app-building both faster and smarter. With Firebase Studio: AI-Powered Vibe Coding Arrives, Cursor has become a favorite among developers for its AI-assisted, in-editor code suggestions.
By GLOBAL NEWS10 months ago in Earth
A Tale of Steel and Resilience
The Exile of Krax: A Tale of Steel and Resilience The sky over K-73 Krabar burned crimson as the war horns blared their relentless dirge. Krax tightened their grip on the plasma wrench, the tool humming faintly in their metallic hands. Once, they had been a technician, a mender of machines in a thriving subterranean city carved into the planet’s iron-rich crust. Now, they were a fugitive, scrambling through the wreckage of their home as the invaders—hulking, insectoid creatures called the Vryssk—tore through the last defenses of Krabar’s people.
By I am steel pipe robot10 months ago in Earth
The investigation of connectivity
NASA has selected Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket to launch the Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission, a pivotal project designed to enhance our understanding of storm formation and climate patterns. Scheduled for launch as early as 2026 from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, this mission underscores the growing collaboration between NASA and emerging commercial space enterprises.Orbital Today+11AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace+11SpaceNews+11Firefly Aerospace
By raiyan zubair 10 months ago in Earth
Russian and US crew blasts off in Soyuz rocket bound for ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) has received a Russian rocket carrying a Russian and American crew. The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft took launch Tuesday at 10:47 a.m. (05:47 GMT) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. With relations deteriorating since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine in February 2022, space travel continues to be a rare area of collaboration between the US and Russia.
By moyensefat10 months ago in Earth
Can Hydrogen Energy Solve Our Climate Crisis?
Whole world choking under its own pollution. Cities wrapped in smog, oceans warming at an alarming rate, and extreme weather events becoming the new normal. This isn’t just a dystopian future — it’s happening right now.
By Neeraj Tiwari10 months ago in Earth
The Dangerous ocean,full story.
Ocean The Secret Under the Waves is the title. Maya had always felt a pull toward the ocean. Growing up in a small coastal town, the sea was her backyard and her best friend. Maya spent her afternoons collecting shells, chasing crabs, and talking to the waves as if they could hear her while the other kids played in parks or watched cartoons. Amma, Amma's grandmother, used to say that the ocean had a soul. “If you listen closely,” she would whisper, “it’ll speak to you. It conceals tales that no book can reveal. Maya never forgot those words. Years passed, and Maya’s connection with the sea only deepened. She studied marine biology, fascinated by coral reefs, mysterious sea creatures, and the delicate balance of underwater life. After graduation, she returned home and took a job with a local conservation group. Their mission was to protect a nearby coral reef, one that had begun to suffer from pollution and illegal fishing. Maya went alone in a small boat one morning to check on the reef after a storm had swept through the night. The sea was calm now, the sky a soft blue, and the air smelled of salt and possibility. She was greeted by peaceful silence, the kind that only exists below the surface, as she dove into the water with her gear. She swam deeper, passing familiar coral formations and colorful fish schools. But a shimmer coming from below caught her eye. She pushed past layers of seaweed and rock to reach a hidden cave, following the flicker in curiosity. She had never seen it before. Heart pounding with a mix of fear and wonder, Maya swam inside. Light from the surface danced on the cave walls, revealing ancient carvings — symbols of fish, waves, and stars. In the center of the cave was a massive stone covered in glowing algae, and on it lay a small conch shell, polished and gleaming. Maya reached for the shell, and the moment her fingers touched it, the water around her vibrated softly. It wasn’t threatening — it felt… alive. As she held the shell close to her ear, just as Amma had taught her as a child, she heard more than just the usual ocean sound. She heard a voice. In feelings, not words: sadness, longing, and a cry for help. Images filled her mind: the dying reef, turtles tangled in nets, coral turning ghost-white. Just as Amma had said, the ocean was speaking. Maya emerged with a shell in her hand, determined despite her shock. She was aware of her obligation. From that day, Maya became a force of nature herself. She set up a campaign to raise awareness, recruited volunteers, and collaborated with the fishermen in the area to develop sustainable methods. She showed children how to respect the sea, to see it not as something to be used, but as something to be loved. Word of her work spread, and soon marine biologists, divers, and even tourists came to learn from her and help. The color of the corals returned, fish returned in large numbers, and sea turtles once more found safe passages through the water as the reef began to heal over time. Maya often returned to the cave, placing the shell gently on the stone and listening. With each visit, the ocean’s message grew warmer, filled with gratitude. She knew she had become its voice — the bridge between the land and the deep. Years later, children would ask her if the ocean really spoke to her. Maya would smile and say, “It speaks to everyone. You just have to listen with more than your ears.” And as the waves crashed gently onto the shore, it was easy to believe the ocean had a soul — and that Maya had become its guardian.
By Al-amin Hossain 10 months ago in Earth
