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summary: Researchers have developed a novel cortical surface template, “OpenNeuro Average” (onavg), that improves the accuracy and efficiency of analyzing neuroimaging data.The template is based on 1,031 brains and provides a more uniform and less biased map compared to previous models, which allows for more efficient use of data, crucial for studies with limited datasets.The onavg template is expected to have broad applications in cognitive and clinical neuroscience.Key Facts:Uniform Sampling: onavg samples brain regions uniformly, reducing bias.Data Efficiency: Less data is needed for accurate analysis, which is useful for studies with limited data sets.Wide range of applications: It is useful…

An unusual amount of ice buildup on the Falcon 9 second stage during the launch of the Starlink 9-3 mission. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX aims to resume launches of its Falcon 9 rocket soon, and the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement to Spaceflight Now that the company is seeking a public safety determination. The request was submitted to the FAA on July 15, according to officials. If approved, it would allow SpaceX to resume launches of its Falcon 9 rockets while the accident investigation into the Starlink 9-3 anomaly continues. “The FAA is reviewing the request and will respond…

The third time was a failure. Christina Hall and her third husband, Josh Hall, have filed for divorce after three years of marriage. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Josh filed for divorce in Orange County, California on Monday. Christina Hall and Josh Hall are divorcing after three years of marriage. Instagram / @unbrokenjosh The real estate agent filed for divorce in Orange County, California. Instagram / @thechristinahall According to documents obtained by Page Six, Josh cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce. Instagram / @unbrokenjosh The real estate agent cited irreconcilable differences as the reason…

Pamela and Joe Bryant attended the 2022 Black Sports Advancement Champions and Legends Awards in May.Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesJoe “Jellybean” Bryant, former NBA player and father of the late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, has died at the age of 69.LaSalle coach Fran Dunphy Said Bryant recently suffered a severe stroke.LaSalle Men’s Basketball @LaSalle_MBBWe are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle University basketball great Joe Bryant.Joe played for the Explorers from 1973 to 1975 and was a member of our coaching staff from 1993 to 1996. He was a beloved member of the Explorers family and we will…

A box of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic sits in a pharmacy in London, England, on March 8, 2024.Holly Adams | ReutersWant to share this newsletter with a friend or colleague? Share This link Sign up with them.good morning! Novo NordiskThe blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic may do more than just regulate blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. This is according to a new study from the University of Oxford. analysis A paper published last week reported that Ozempic may be able to reduce the risk of dementia and a range of other psychiatric disorders compared to other currently available treatments for…

Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty on all charges in his federal corruption trial on Tuesday.Federal prosecutors in New York alleged that the New Jersey Democrat accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in the form of cash, gold bars and mortgage payments in exchange for political influence as a senator. Three New Jersey businessmen indicted alongside the Egyptian and Qatari governments were alleged to have been recipients of the bribes. Two of those co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Dibes, were also convicted of all charges against them.The jury deliberated for about 13 hours over three days.”I’ve never been…

A file image of Ri Il-Gyu, a senior North Korean diplomat in Cuba, flashed on a television screen during a news broadcast at Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday. South Korean intelligence has said Ri has defected to South Korea, the latest in a series of defections by North Korea’s ruling elite in recent years. Ahn Yong-jun/AP Hide caption Toggle caption Ahn Yong-jun/AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s intelligence agency said Tuesday that a senior North Korean diplomat in Cuba has defected to South Korea, the latest defection by North Korea’s ruling elite and likely a blow…

Tesla (TSLATesla shares rose in late afternoon trading on Tuesday after surging early on Monday but losing steam going into yesterday’s trading session. The news was driven by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.Over the weekend, Musk endorsed former President Donald Trump. After the assassination attempt At a campaign rally. Musk’s closeness to Trump is seen as a positive for Tesla, but President Trump’s disdain for EVs Despite the desire to repeal the EV tax credit implemented under President Biden, The Wall Street Journal Musk is reported to be pledging a massive $45 million. He donated to a pro-Trump super PAC for…

Expanding / AMD’s Ryzen 9000 launch lineup.Am AMD revealed more information about its next-generation Ryzen 9000 processors and their underlying Zen 5 CPU architecture this week, ahead of their launch at the end of July. The company reiterated some of the high-level performance claims it made last month, delivering low- to mid-double-digit performance gains over Zen 4 in both single- and multi-threaded tasks. But AMD also boasted about the chips’ power efficiency compared to Ryzen 7000, noting that power usage will be reduced even as performance increases. Prioritize power efficiency AMD says it has lowered the default power limits for…

Expanding / One of the craters was identified seismologically and subsequently confirmed by orbital imagery. Mars Trembles Quakes on Mars, but not all of them It is caused by phenomena occurring below the surface. meteorite strike. Meteorites fall on Mars every day. Analyzing data from NASA’s InSight spacecraft, an international team of researchers found that the spacecraft’s seismometer, SEIS, had detected six earthquakes near Mars. These earthquakes were associated with the same acoustic atmospheric signals that meteorites produce as they hurtle through the Martian atmosphere. Upon further investigation, they discovered that all six earthquakes were an entirely new type of…