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Muon Tomography (cont)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by PlatoHagel

It is the case of an article on Muon Tomography, titled New Muon Detector Could Find Hidden Nukes. The article appeared a few days ago on Wired. It is centered on Lisa Grossman’s interview to Marcus Hohlmann, a colleague from … Continue reading →

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The Sun Current

Posted on September 8, 2014 by PlatoHagel

“Courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams.” Here is a movie of the event. Can be seen on YouTube as well See: SDO Dialogos of Eide

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Interstellar: Traversing the Wormhole

Posted on September 1, 2014 by PlatoHagel

The story has a premise with which to share an idea and if it is intriguing to the average mind, then how much more so when a scientist entertains it? He or she might even propose a way in which … Continue reading →

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The Sun as Borexino Sees It in Real Time

Posted on August 30, 2014 by PlatoHagel

Neutrinos from the primary proton–proton fusion process in the Sun The Sun as Borexino Sees It in Real Time First measurement of sun’s real-time energy Dialogos of Eide

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The Extra Dimensions

Posted on August 28, 2014 by PlatoHagel

The weakness of gravity compared to the other subatomic forces is a real mystery. While nobody knows the answer, one credible solution is that gravity has access to more spatial dimensions than the other three known forces. In this video, … Continue reading →

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Neural Oscillations in Gamma

Posted on August 15, 2014 by PlatoHagel

EEG in Gamma-A gamma wave is a pattern of neural oscillation in humans with a frequency between 25 and 100 Hz,[1] though 40 Hz is typical.[2] Here exists a measure with which consciousness can be associated, then,  by such neural oscillations … Continue reading →

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We Create Our Reality

Posted on August 7, 2014 by PlatoHagel

Frederick Travis, PhD, director of the Center for Brain, Consciousness and Cognition, explains that the concept “We create our reality” is more than a philosophical statement. It is a physical reality driven by neural plasticity—every experience changes the brain. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Rosetta’s arrival at comet 67P/C-G

Posted on August 7, 2014 by PlatoHagel

Highlights from ESA’s mission control centre during Rosetta’s arrival at comet 67P/C-G on 6 August 2014. Includes live updates from the Rosetta flight control team, confirmation of orbit entry and presentation of latest images and science results.See: Rosetta arrival highlights … Continue reading →

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New Source of Gamma Rays Revealed by NASA’s Fermi Space Telescope

Posted on August 5, 2014 by PlatoHagel

These images show Fermi data centered on each of the four gamma-ray novae observed by the LAT. Colors indicate the number of detected gamma rays with energies greater than 100 million electron volts (blue indicates lowest, yellow highest). Image Credit:  … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience vs. Philosophy

Posted on July 31, 2014 by PlatoHagel

Watch more videos on iai.tv From the existence of the self to the nature of free will, many philosophers have dedicated their lives to the problems of the mind. But now some neuroscientists claim to have settled these raging debates. … Continue reading →

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