Scientists capture video of a thought being formed in a brain

February 1, 2013 8:33 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

For the first time, Japanese scientists captured video of a thought being formed, and it looks pretty much like miniature lightning tracing its way through a meshed structure of neurons.

Allied Minds and the DOD: 50,000 scientists at 100 labs creating technologies fueling 100 startups a year

October 12, 2012 9:42 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

The U.S Department of Defense spends $100 billion a year funding 50,000 scientists in 100 research labs to create innovative new technologies. Now some of those new technologies will be coming to consumers.

“Facebook for scientists” ResearchGate raises a fresh round of funding

February 22, 2012 7:00 AM Sarah Mitroff
Sarah Mitroff

ResearchGate, a social network for scientists to share knowledge and research, announced Wednesday it has raised its second round of funding, led by Founders Fund partner and PayPal co-founder Luke Nosek.

“ResearchGate is a full-blown network for scientists and researchers …