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Plos.org 

Simple visual stimuli are sufficient to drive responses in action observation and execution neurons in macaque ventral premotor cortex

by Sofie De Schrijver, Thomas Decramer, Peter Janssen

Neurons responding during action execution and action observation were discovered in the ventral premotor cortex 3 decades ago. However, the visual features that drive the responses of action observation/execution neurons (AOENs) have not been revealed at present. We investigated the neural responses of AOENs in ventral premotor area F5c of 4 macaques during the observation of action videos and crucial control stimuli. The large majority... Читать дальше...

Plos.org 

The promise and pitfalls of synteny in phylogenomics

by Jacob L. Steenwyk, Nicole King

Reconstructing the tree of life remains a central goal in biology. Early methods, which relied on small numbers of morphological or genetic characters, often yielded conflicting evolutionary histories, undermining confidence in the results. Investigations based on phylogenomics, which use hundreds to thousands of loci for phylogenetic inquiry, have provided a clearer picture of life’s history, but certain branches remain problematic. To resolve difficult nodes on the tree of life... Читать дальше...

Ludwig von Mises Institute 

No, Mises Was not Wrong about the Middle of the Road

Ludwig von Mises was ridiculed for his assertion that “middle of the road” leads to socialism in the end. As the federal government swallows increasing amounts of the economy, we see that Mises was right.

Gizmodo.com 

Doctor Who's New Era Just Got Its First Banger

There are a certain amount of expectations when you say the words “a Steven Moffat episode of Doctor Who.” Over his tenure as a regular writer and then as the series’ showrunner for the best part of seven years, Moffat developed a house style—to his detractors, a preponderance for questionable mysteries and twists, to…

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Google.com 

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on AI-powered search and the future of the web - The Verge

  1. Google CEO Sundar Pichai on AI-powered search and the future of the web  The Verge
  2. How Google AI Overview in search will work (and how to turn it off)  USA TODAY
  3. Google's AI Overviews Will Change the Whole Internet — Again  New York Magazine
  4. What is Project Astra? Google's futuristic universal assistant explained  TechRadar
  5. With AI, Google Wants to Do All 'the Googling for You.' Is That a Good Thing?  CNET

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Shogun Is Going Off-Book for a Second Season. Is FX Making a Mistake?

Shogun is the best thing that ever happened to Hulu.

It currently sits in the number one spot as the most-watched program in FX's history, backed by massive critical acclaim.

It doesn't begin or end there, either. The book, published in 1975, was also a massive hit, as was the succeeding 1980s TV mini-series.

Since the release of the most recent iteration, television critics and reviewers have brushed off the idea of a second season, much less a third.

The... Читать дальше...

Athletics Nation 

Elephant Rumblings: A’s return from 1-9 road trip

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MLB news roundup

Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!

There was plenty of A’s baseball to be had over the weekend, but if you watched every moment you must be masochistic. The A’s got swept yet again, this time by the Royals in Kansas City. The Royals scored in the first inning of all three games, leaving the A’s offense with a daily uphill struggle of which they could not avail themselves.

The A’s beat the Mariners in the second game of their just-concluded road trip... Читать дальше...

Mets Merized Online 

Players of the Week: Manaea and Martinez Heat Up

The Mets had a rough week against two National League East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins. Dropping five of seven games leaves the Mets in fourth place in the division with a 21-25 record. The weekend culminated in the team temporarily removing Edwin Díaz from the closer role after he blew two saves, leading to […]

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Oilprice.com 

Anglo American Investors Open to a Takeover if the BHP Deal Is Simplified

BHP has until Wednesday to return with a binding offer or walk away under UK takeover rules Major shareholders in Anglo American are reportedly open to accepting a simpler takeover bid from its bigger rival BHP, which could create a mining juggernaut. The Telegraph reported that two major Anglo investors said BHP’s current plan to break up the business was too complicated but suggested they would consider a revised bid that did away with this element. “Taking away that conditionality can improve... Читать дальше...

TVLine.com 

The Sandman’s Missing Siblings Cast: Hanna, Revenge and Primary Colors Alums Join Season 2

Meet The Sandman‘s missing family members. The Netflix drama has cast the roles of Delirium, Destiny and the Prodigal, TVLine has learned. Together with Dream (aka Sandman, played by Tom Sturridge), Death (Kirby), Desire (Mason Alexander Park) and Despair (Donna Preston) — all of whom were introduced in Season 1 — the new additions complete the […]