Connectivity of a Cognitive Computer
Based on the Macaque Brain
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| The winning illustration comes out of IBM's initiative to develop computer chips inspired by the organization and function of the brain. This drawing shows a computer simulation of the connectivity of a monkey's brain. |
X-ray Micro-radiography and Microscopy of Seeds
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| High-res, high-contrast X-rays provide this fascinating look inside plant seeds. |
Cerebral Infiltration
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| This illustration shows the white matter, or connections and pathways, of a human brain with a tumor (the red mass to the left). The blue fibers are located a safe distance from the tumor, but the red are close enough that they could be damaged by its removal |
Self-Defense
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| This 3D CT scan shows a living clam and whelk, two organisms evolved to defend themselves with their shells. The clam (left) has a simple hinge design, allowing it to close quickly to fend off attackers. But the smaller whelk (right) is far more complex: Its spiral shape allows the organism to burrow inward for safety. It can also drill through the clam's shell by softening it with chemical secretions, allowing it to make a meal of the larger creature. |
Biomineral Single Crystals
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| These are sea urchin teeth. The biomineral crystals found in a sea urchin tooth have evolved to form in unique shapes. The color is added to help you identify each single crystal of calcite. Together, the crystals make each tooth hard enough to grind rock. |
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