Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Tiny Brain, Meet Galaxy Brain

From 1932 to 1968, tons of mercury seeped into the clear waters of Minamata Bay, Japan, causing health and environmental problems still felt today. As the first global treaty on mercury finally comes into force, what have we really learned from this disaster?
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EXPANDING BRAIN
RETURN TO MINAMATA
The Mysterious Disease That Changed The Way We Think About Mercury Poisoning
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From 1932 to 1968, tons of mercury seeped into the clear waters of Minamata Bay, Japan, causing health and environmental problems still felt today. As the first global treaty on mercury finally comes into force, what have we really learned from this disaster?
YOU'VE SEEN 'GHOST IN THE SHELL' RIGHT?
The Dangers Of The 'Brainternet'
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Can you hack the Internet of Brains?
IT'S NOT DRUGS
Something In Our Brain Is Making These Spirals Look Like They Are Moving
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These playful circles stay still when you stare them down one at a time, but spin frustratingly when spied all together.
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POWER IS RELATIVE
AUDIT *THIS*
Trump DOJ Nominee Pushed Scientology-Based Detox Program
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On September 15, the Trump administration nominated Jon Adler as the Department of Justice's director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance. This should make the Church of Scientology very, very happy.
HIGHER AND HIGHER AND HIGHER
Why Is Weed Getting More Potent?
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A recent federal study found that "the potency of illicit cannabis plant material has consistently risen over time since 1995 from approximately 4% in 1995 to approximately 12% in 2014."
EVERYTHING DIES?
The Post-Antibiotic Era Is Here. Now What?
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Now, the question is: How fast is pan-resistance going to spread?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
MILK BONE
Abandoned Cow That Was Raised Indoors Thinks It's A Dog
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And a very good dog, to boot. This Highland cow was rejected by its herd, and so its owners decided to do something a little untraditional, raising it inside the family home.
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It's Tuesday. Try to keep an open mind.