Francis Dami
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A recent study has shown how important microglia are to the development of the human brain.
An international group of researchers has discovered the critical role that the immune cells known as microglia—which serve as the brain's specialized defense team—play in the early stages of human brain development. To better understand how microglia affect brain cell growth and development, scientists have been able to replicate the complex environment found in the developing human brain through the incorporation of microglia into lab-grown brain organoids.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Earth
High rates of asbestos-related lung cancer among former naval personnel
British and Australian naval personnel had a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung cancers than members of other armed forces, according to a University of Adelaide and Oxford University study.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Humans
Numerous carers may be essential to the well-being of both mothers and children, according to the hunter-gatherer approach to childcare.
A study done with modern hunter-gatherer societies suggests that infants and toddlers may be psychologically predisposed to flourish when they receive high levels of "sensitive care" and individualized attention.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Futurism
Man Sends DNA To Moon in the Speculation That Alien Life Will Construct An Army Of His Clones
The days of being catapulted at your enemies or thrown into a pit with other plague victims after your death are long gone. Your corpse now has a plethora of disposal options at its disposal, ranging from the terrifying world of cryonics to aquamation.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Futurism
Researchers Alert: By 2026, We May Run Out Of Data To Train AI. Then, what?
Researchers have cautioned that once artificial intelligence (AI) reaches the pinnacle of its appeal, the industry may run out of training data, which is the fuel that powers extremely potent AI systems. This could potentially change the course of the AI revolution by slowing down the development of AI models, particularly large language models.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Futurism
Evidence of Earth's Collision with Theia Found on Buried Planet
Geologists discovered two enormous continent-sized masses in the 1980s while scanning at a depth of 1,800 miles (2,900 km) below the surface of the Earth. The mantle is a solid region of silicate rock that sits between the Earth's crust and the molten inner core.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Earth
Italy Discovers 2,600-Year-Old, Completely Undamaged Etruscan Tomb
A recently discovered, completely intact, double-chambered Etruscan tomb was discovered in the Osteria necropolis within the archaeological territory of the ancient Etruscan city Vulci. Archaeologists had been working on the tomb since April, and this week they managed to open it, revealing a double chamber carved into the rock.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in History
Did Cleopatra VII's Offspring Live and Give Birth to the fabled Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?
Four children were born to Cleopatra VII, the final pharaoh of an independent Egypt: Ptolemy Philadelphia, twins Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, and Caesarian (with Julius Caesar) (the latter three with Mark Antony). However, she only bore a single daughter, Selene, who wed King Juba II of Mauretania, and so had no other offspring.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in History
The Found Origin of Ancient Mummified Baboons in Egypt Indicates a Punt Location
Genetic research is being used by primatologists to identify the geographic origin of ancient, mummified baboons discovered in Egypt. In doing so, the evidence suggests the startling possibility that the two mythical trading locations of Punt and Adulis were the same, separated by a millennium.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in History
The Top 10 Deadliest Deities in Classical Mythology
Over the eons of our shared past, deities have been held in high regard, adored, and dreaded. There are many examples of gods that inspired fear and awe in the hearts of their devotees in ancient mythology from all over the world. These strong creatures, who frequently represented the fundamental forces of nature and human existence, ruled over chaos and order, life and death, and war and peace. Today, we explore the tales of the ten most terrifying gods from classical mythology, whose names alone could terrify people.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in History
The Famous Garisenda Tower in Bologna Is Too Leaning!
No, it's not in Pisa—an Italian leaning tower is back at it! Instead, it's Bologna's Garisenda Tower, which has been closed off by authorities due to concerns over its collapse, along with the important piazza that sits next to it. These "twin towers," which are only a few meters away from the considerably taller Asinelli Tower (which is twice as tall), are iconic images of the city that have stood the test of time. The Garisenda has been 4 degrees slanted for centuries. However, "traces of unexpected rotation" in the incline have been discovered in recent inspections, prompting an immediate closure for "years."
By Francis Dami7 months ago in History