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“Maybe we’re on Mars because of the magnificent science that can be done there - the gates of the wonder world are opening in our time. Maybe we’re on Mars because we have to be, because there’s a deep nomadic impulse built into us by the evolutionary process, we come after all, from hunter gatherers, and for 99.9% of our tenure on Earth we’ve been wanderers. And, the next place to wander to, is Mars. But whatever the reason you’re on Mars is, I’m glad you’re there. And I wish I was with you.” — Carl

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denimgenes — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:59 -0400

neurosciencestuff: Scientists Discover Children’s Cells Living...

denimgenes — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:04:26 -0400

neurosciencestuff:

Scientists Discover Children’s Cells Living in Mothers’ Brains

The link between a mother and child is profound, and new research suggests a physical connection even deeper than anyone thought. The profound psychological and physical bonds shared by the mother and her child begin during gestation when the mother is everything for the developing fetus, supplying warmth and sustenance, while her heartbeat provides a soothing constant rhythm.

The physical connection between mother and fetus is provided by the placenta, an organ, built of cells from both the mother and fetus, which serves as a conduit for the exchange of nutrients, gasses, and wastes. Cells may migrate through the placenta between the mother and the fetus, taking up residence in many organs of the body including the lung, thyroid muscle, liver, heart, kidney and skin. These may have a broad range of impacts, from tissue repair and cancer prevention to sparking immune disorders.

It is remarkable that it is so common for cells from one individual to integrate into the tissues of another distinct person. We are accustomed to thinking of ourselves as singular autonomous individuals, and these foreign cells seem to belie that notion, and suggest that most people carry remnants of other individuals. As remarkable as this may be, stunning results from a new study show that cells from other individuals are also found in the brain. In this study, male cells were found in the brains of women and had been living there, in some cases, for several decades. What impact they may have had is now only a guess, but this study revealed that these cells were less common in the brains of women who had Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting they may be related to the health of the brain.

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You’re always right! Ha ha! Ha! Ha… oh triangles

denimgenes — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:49 -0400

You’re always right! Ha ha! Ha! Ha…

oh triangles

"Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination."

denimgenes — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:00:40 -0400

“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.”

- John Dewey, The Quest for Certainty, 1929 (via vixsinscience)

leslieseuffert: According to the New York Times sculptor Mario...

denimgenes — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:58 -0400

leslieseuffert:

According to the New York Times sculptor Mario Ceroli is one of the least known yet most influential artists of the Italian post-war scene. His work spans over forty years and I encourage you to take a deep dive into his website to explore his wide range of installations and sculptures. Two of his most beautiful works depict crashing waves sculpted from thin layers of precisely cut wood and glass titled La Vague and Maestrale. The energy present in the works is remarkable as if any moment the materials are going to crash into the gallery floor. Also, if you’ve ever been to the Adelaide Botanic Garden in Australia you may have seen a similar piece by sculptor Sergio Redegalli called Cascade. (via connaissance des arts, claudio, and tate_ellen)

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denimgenes — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:38 -0400

Light installations by JeongMoon Choi

denimgenes — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:46 -0400

Light installations by JeongMoon Choi

linear-thoughts: The solar system (simplified version without...

denimgenes — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:32 -0400

linear-thoughts:

The solar system (simplified version without all the comet gizmos and whatnot).

Pluto is a planet. He’s my bro.

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denimgenes — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:44 -0400

simoncpage: Cuben Illusion available print...

denimgenes — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:00:43 -0400

simoncpage:

Cuben Illusion available print here:
http://rareminimum.com/product/cuben-illusion