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A New Map of the Brain
July 21, 2016
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have come up with a new map of the outer layer of the brain called the cerebral cortex. It will help researchers in studying brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, dementia and epilepsy. “The brain is not like a computer that can support any operating system and run any software,” David Van Essen, professor of neuroscience and senior author of the study, said in a news release.
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Will Pokemon Go get you out on an Adventure to Explore Your City?
July 14, 2016
There is a hugely popular app game from Nintendo out called Pokemon Go. It topped the app store download chart on both iPhone’s App Store and Google Play just days after its initial release in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Its just been released in the UK today. From screenshots it looks like an AR (augmented reality) app. I’m just downloading it now in order to give it a trial run.
Tags: CityAugmented realityAppIphonePokemon goTravelPsychogeographyAdventure
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Adventure Exploring on a Bike - The Travels of Photographer Nicolas Marino
July 13, 2016
Nicolás Marino is an adventure cyclist. His long-term adventures by bicycle have lasted for 10 years, 85 countries, across all kinds of terrain. A recent dispatch from cycling in Africa had him telling that he usually travels about 80 km per day on average although he sometimes does as much as 150 km. He states that the main motivation for travelling for him are the people that he meets and the cultures that he gets to experience such as the Touareg, Tibetan Buddhists, Nomadic Mongolians or Bayaka Pygmys.
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Camping Hammocks Research and Review
July 12, 2016
I like sleeping outside. If you are going to be able to find trees to strap a hammock between or staying at a camp with these conditions, a hammock is a good option. Hammock Benefits Avoid the cold floor Avoid bugs Hammock drawbacks Strange sleeping position Massive range to choose from Best brands are expensive My Interest I’m interested in one with a built in net to avoid bugs and long and wide enough to fit a 6’2” tall person who weighs 200 lbs.
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Newsletter
July 8, 2016
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