American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Prize winner’s research reveals how complex neural circuits are correctly wired during brain development

Using single-cell RNA sequencing and genetic screening, the researchers identified key surface proteins that mediate ...

Novel molecular mechanisms shape neuron identity in retinal cells

A recent study led by Tiffany Schmidt, Ph.D., associate professor of Ophthalmology and of Neurobiology in the Weinberg ...
The Irish Times

Basic income support scheme for artists to be made permanent and opened to new entrants in budget

The State’s basic income scheme for artists will be opened up to 2,000 new entrants next year and put on a permanent footing in the budget. Under the scheme – which has so far operated on a pilot ...
The New York Times

Some Workers Are Turning to Pay-Advance Apps for Basic Expenses

Rising use “is not a signal of satisfaction,” an author of a new report says. Rather, heavy users of the apps are under “financial strain.” By Ann Carrns Pay-advance apps are marketed as a way to help ...
The Irish Times

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals motor neuron disease diagnosis

Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). The 47-year-old told the BBC he was having trouble accepting what the news ...
iaea.org

International Basic Safety Standards for Protection Against Ionizing Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation Sources (CD-ROM Edition, 2003)

These Standards, co-sponsored by FAO, ILO, OECD/NEA. PAHO and WHO, are based on assessments of the biological effects of irradiation made by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of ...
Inside EVs

Tesla's Cheaper Model Y Standard Loses A Surprisingly Basic Feature

Tesla dropped its long-awaited more affordable models on Tuesday. The Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard cost less, but come with some compromises. Tesla eliminated FM/AM radio from the ...
BBC

Animals including humans

Discover more about the many different types of birds found around the world with Cam and Sophie the barn owl from One Zoo Three. What are reptiles? Discover the cold-blooded world of reptiles with ...
Investopedia

Understanding Normal Distribution: Key Concepts and Financial Uses

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech and strategic finance ...
IEEE

Quadratic Neuron-Empowered Heterogeneous Autoencoder for Unsupervised Anomaly Detection

Abstract: Inspired by the complexity and diversity of biological neurons, a quadratic neuron is proposed to replace the inner product in the current neuron with a simplified quadratic function.
IEEE

Self-Evolutionary Neuron Model for Fast-Response Spiking Neural Networks

Abstract: We propose two simple and effective spiking neuron models to improve the response time of the conventional spiking neural network. The proposed neuron models adaptively tune the presynaptic ...