Fascinating images showing the best in new medical imaging techniques.
This is the internal structure of an HIV particle, shown through cryo-electron tomography.
There are some spectacular images, that certainly change the way that we look at the human body.
Wellcome Image Awards 2008 - Gallery
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Wellcome Image Awards 2008 - Gallery
I Am Joe's Functioning Label
Asperger Square 8: I Am Joe's Functioning Label
Fascinating post about autism, via Ballastexistenz
Friday, March 14, 2008
Friday dose of weird/cute animals
I have no idea what some of these are, but they're interesting, at least!
Dark Roasted Blend: Funny Animals, Part 10
When a Brain Scientist Suffers a Stroke - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog
Unbelievable video. It's one of the most interesting talks that I've ever seen, and well worth 18 minutes of your time if you're at all interested in how the brain works.
When a Brain Scientist Suffers a Stroke - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Parents: 'Ashley treatment' successful - UPI.com
Parents: 'Ashley treatment' successful - UPI.com
A follow-up to a difficult story from last year. I wouldn't presume to judge whether they did the right thing or not, but it also seems that "Ashley's" quality of life is better now.
There are an incredible amount of difficult decisions to make when you're raising kids with special needs, to say the least.
Autism and vaccines | Salon News
Autism and vaccines | Salon News
Excellent article on the recent vaccine decision
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
I'm doing my happy dance
CaringBridge.org - niebler
My daughter got an all-clear on her 3 year cancer anniversary yesterday, and we're now down to yearly checkups! It's hard to believe that it was 3 years ago.
We are so blessed, and so very, very lucky.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Anchor Vs. Reporter
Anchor Vs. Reporter
There's obviously a little bit of history here.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Brilliant!
Food Court Musical at Improv Everywhere
I am not usually a fan of Improv Everywhere, but this is brilliant. Watch the video first, and then check out their webpage for the backstory.
Animal Magnetism: 9 Critters that owe their names to celebrities
mental_floss Blog � Animal Magnetism: 9 Critters that owe their names to celebrities
I knew about Gary Larson, but I had no idea about Harrison Ford and Jerry Garcia. Cool!
(This is one of my favourite blogs, by the way- there's always something interesting going on there).
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Sci-Fi Techs Versus The Iraq War
SuicideGirls > News > Geek > Sci-Fi Techs Versus The Iraq War
Wow- 10 Trans-Atlantic tunnels and an orbital hotel for part of the price of the Iraq war? That's sad.
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