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Lab-grown human brain cells drive virtual butterfly in simulation​

As Finalspark puts it, 'The world's first real human brain embodied in a virtual environment via the internet'.

Move over A.I. Were getting closer to cyborgs.

'Researchers affiliated with the neuroscience platform FinalSpark have devised a 3D simulation depicting a butterfly that's directed by human brain cells.

"It represents a significant step towards the realization of concepts previously confined to science fiction, such as The Matrix, and opens up new avenues for research in cognitive preservation and mind uploading," said software developer Daniel Burger in a summary of the project and an associated video.'

https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/22/human_brain_tissue_butterfly_simulation/
 
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Sid said:
Yes, but it has the exact same post, is the point I was making.
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I flagged your post it in the thread that we have for alerting Mods to duplication. If you just put it in a thread... :bpals:
 
It's tragic, really.

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Ogdred Weary said:
I mean if he's seen that, it would have given him something to live for.

Early stage dementia from Mirren?
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If that is the only thing she could think of, maybe she is in the early stages.
BTW, Cobain died in 1994 and the GPS satellites became active in 1993,
 
Rocket Launch Threatened by Sliced Cheese Stuck on Leg

The student-built Gruyère Space Program in Lausanne, Switzerland beat out the European Space Agency when achieving the region's first-ever "rocket hop" test earlier in October. During the test, the group's CALIBRI rocket prototype climbed vertically before dropping back down to terra firma.

During the test, the team decided to strap a slice of gruyère — yes, just like their name — onto the rocket's leg. But what was intended as a joke about one of their country's premier cheeses became no laughing matter when the slice nearly caused a rocket failure.

…it seems that the additional weight of the cheese on one of the rocket's three legs undermined the craft's stability.

https://futurism.com/the-byte/rocket-launch-sliced-cheese-leg

maximus otter
 
maximus otter said:
Rocket Launch Threatened by Sliced Cheese Stuck on Leg

The student-built Gruyère Space Program in Lausanne, Switzerland beat out the European Space Agency when achieving the region's first-ever "rocket hop" test earlier in October. During the test, the group's CALIBRI rocket prototype climbed vertically before dropping back down to terra firma.

During the test, the team decided to strap a slice of gruyère — yes, just like their name — onto the rocket's leg. But what was intended as a joke about one of their country's premier cheeses became no laughing matter when the slice nearly caused a rocket failure.

…it seems that the additional weight of the cheese on one of the rocket's three legs undermined the craft's stability.

https://futurism.com/the-byte/rocket-launch-sliced-cheese-leg

maximus otter
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A slice of cheese destabilised a rocket? Really?
 
kesavaross said:
A slice of cheese destabilised a rocket? Really?
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Given the high tolerances and down-to-the-wire weight calaculations, why not?

This isn't something the size of an apollo rocket, it's much, much smaller. Which means, effectively, that the tolerances are much, much smaller too.

Also, look at the picture of it on the leg. It's not furled round, it's in an ideal situation to build up torque.
 
Frideswide said:
Given the high tolerances and down-to-the-wire weight calaculations, why not?

This isn't something the size of an apollo rocket, it's much, much smaller. Which means, effectively, that the tolerances are much, much smaller too.

Also, look at the picture of it on the leg. It's not furled round, it's in an ideal situation to build up torque.
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Best not to torque about it.
 
I hope this hasn't already been posted elsewhere on the site.

'Vampire' returns from the dead: Scientists rebuild the face of 400-year-old woman​

The face of a suspected 'vampire', who was buried with restraints to prevent her returning from the dead, has been reconstructed by scientists.
From www.msn.com here.

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ETA: not sure how long I'm back for Floyd, but I'll try to stick around! :)
 
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