A Study in the Velocity of the European Swallow

so-relatable: seriously

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:34:32 -0400

so-relatable:

seriously

Your plan has now been foiled. MWAHAHA MATH HUMOR IS THE...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:32:04 -0400

Your plan has now been foiled. MWAHAHA

MATH HUMOR IS THE BEST.

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ghdos: illrandomocity: majin-k: Did a bunch of dogs breakup a...

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:55:00 -0400

ghdos:

illrandomocity:

majin-k:

Did a bunch of dogs breakup a fight between two cats? Am I seeing this right??

Having none of that shit today.

“Ay man, y’all chill the fuck out. Y’all fucking up the party.”

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OH SHIT!

me before a race: i hate running. im hyperventilating.

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:24:06 -0400

me before a race: i hate running. im hyperventilating.
me during a race: omfg i hate running so much. im gonna quit. that's it, this is my last race. why cant a snake attack me and bite my leg off. omfg. im dead.
me after a race: that was the best thing ever. i love running so much. i wish i can just run forever.

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eclecticmetal: whatweremember: My hero. Damn right.

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:33:51 -0400

eclecticmetal:

whatweremember:

My hero.

Damn right.

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"A new biologic logic gate based on proteins can perform binary calculations, serving as the first..."

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:31:42 -0400

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A new biologic logic gate based on proteins can perform binary calculations, serving as the first “cellular calculator,” researchers say. Various combinations of components can be arranged into circuit elements, leading to specific metabolic processes inside a cell. The setup can answer mathematical questions in a similar fashion to a computer.

Bioengineers led by Martin Fussenegger at ETH Zurich built a molecular logic gate using two substances as the transistor elements: the molecule phloretin, which is used to activate nerve fibers and comes from apples, and the widely used antibiotic erythromycin. The substances work as Boolean switches.

The team used proteins that bind to DNA and RNA to control the manner in which certain genes were expressed in a mammalian cell. This yielded a transcription-translation “device,” somewhat like a DNA transistor, that the team could rewire to complete different tasks. In one example, the gene network worked as an AND gate. Both the apple molecule and the antibiotic “inputs” need to be present in order for it to work. The gene network triggers the formation of a fluorescent protein, which serves as the “one.” If both inputs are not present, the cell will not fluoresce.

By combining several of these logic gates, Fussenegger’s team was able to build circuits that could perform basic digital computations. They could even perform two different input and output signals in parallel. The practical purpose of something like this would be to monitor metabolic activity, for instance. Or a cellular computer could even serve as a biological interface with an implanted electronic device — they’ll speak the same language of ones and zeroes.

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- Swiss Scientists Program Mammalian Cells to Work As Logic Gates | Popular Science (via myserendipities)

Dude

DUDE

DUDE WE CAN TEACH CELLS TO SPEAK FUCKING BINARY
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PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY: Pictures of Saturn

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 23:18:52 -0400

PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY: Pictures of Saturn:

the-star-stuff:

Saturn is easily the most beautiful planet in the Solar System. To celebrate this natural wonder, lets look at some beautiful pics of Saturn.

Let’s start with one of the most beautiful photos of Saturn ever taken. This image of Saturn was taken by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft when it was…

animusascendant: futurescope: Mind-controlled videogames...

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:25:14 -0400

animusascendant:

futurescope:

Mind-controlled videogames become reality

via kurzweilai

NeuroSky Inc. and Emotiv Systems Inc. are among the companies vying to emerge in the brain-wave market using electroencephalograph, or EEG, technology.

Uses include concentrating and relaxing, improving mental health, and games:

London-based MyndPlay Ltd. is using NeuroSky chips inside its own headset to enable viewers to control the outcome of movie scenes by concentrating and relaxing. Two prisons in England show inmates a gangster-themed film from MyndPlay that teaches them to stay calm during threatening situations.

Some doctors believe mind-controlled games can provide more than fun and relaxation, by improving mental health. SuperBetterLabs Inc. is attempting to introduce cognitive therapy into games optimized for NeuroSky and Emotive headsets.

Another Use Case from Japan:

NecoMiMi headset, a fashion accessory that has taken fans of Japanese animé by storm, is a set of catlike ears that perk up when the wearer’s concentration intensifies, and flatten out when relaxed.

[read more @Wall Street Journal] [NeuroSky Inc.] [Emotiv Systems Inc.] [Necomimi | Video]

DUUUUUDE

Holy shit, this is awesome. The video game part rocks, plus the IMPLICATIONS OF THE TECHNOLOGY *loses shit*

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