Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique “connectivity fingerprint” tied to its role in cognition, from ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Although most residents may have their minds set on the mayoral race, there will be a number of proposals on the ballot this Election Day that could impact day-to-day life in New ...

If we can fully map the structure of our brains, will we be able to understand how they work? That is the goal of researchers attempting to build a wiring diagram, or connectome, of our neural ...

Japan—a key ally in the United States' strategy to counter potential Chinese aggression—has expanded the number of airports and seaports available for use in the event of a contingency. A total of 14 ...

Here's what you should know about the new features. Instagram has rolled out a new slate of new features it says will help users better connect with friends, from reposts to updating locations and ...

A human body is made up of trillions of cells, each carrying the same set of genes but using them in vastly different ways to form functioning organs and tissues. Understanding the roles of each ...

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new algorithm, the Krakencoder, that merges multiple types of brain imaging data to better understand how the brain s wiring underpins behavior, ...

Using an algorithm they call the Krakencoder, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are a step closer to unraveling how the brain’s wiring supports the way we think and act. The study, published June ...

Blink and you might have missed it. FATMAP is back! Well, sort of. As we already lamented here on POWDER, our favorite 3D mapping app FATMAP was shut off for good last fall after being acquired by ...

Functional programming, as the name implies, is about functions. While functions are part of just about every programming paradigm, including JavaScript, a functional programmer has unique ...

The vagus nerve is a vine of nerve fibers with roots in nearly every organ and shoots in the brain. It helps us detect a racing heart, rising blood pressure, stomachache, discomfort, an overzealous ...

From his earliest gaming memories playing Spyro 2 on the PlayStation, to being obsessed with the swing-out animations in Marvel's Spider-Man, Cameron has always been, and continues to be, in love with ...