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"For the first time, we can follow information flow from sensation to action across an entire nervous system," added co-author Arie Matsliah of the PNI.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

When comic creator Garth Ennis first conceived “The Boys” in 2004, blending the cult of celebrity with the high stakes of politics seemed merely like a dark thought experiment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That concept will soon face its first real-world test through NASA's Green Propulsion Dual Mode mission, which is scheduled for launch in November.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

A Broad visitor experience team member, whose first name is Ash, was especially touched by a wish written in Spanish.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether you're a brain surgeon or a sixth-grader, the first time you see the Brainvox image of Phineas's head with that red bar through it, you wince.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman