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Art <-> Life
This is a steel and bronze sculpture of the Androgen Receptor (ligand binding domain) bound to enzalutamide, a drug that targets the protein and is used to treat prostate cancer. The sculpture was for Charles Sawyers at Memorial Sloan Kettering and was commissioned by Rodrigo Romero, a postdoctoral fellow in the lab.
The protein is made from polished steel. Enzalutamide was made from bronze and the base of the sculpture was made from steel and bronze. The stand is granite.
The protein is made from polished steel. Enzalutamide was made from bronze and the base of the sculpture was made from steel and bronze. The stand is granite.
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What can we learn from Iceland?
In 2009, they shut down their last McDonald's
— and that final meal was placed on display.
More than a decade later, it looks almost exactly the same.
— and that final meal was placed on display.
More than a decade later, it looks almost exactly the same.
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Your brain is never too old to grow and renew itself.
The recent study confirming such a fact is here
https://lnkd.in/d-s5CvYG
For a long time, scientists believed that once humans reached adulthood, the brain stopped producing new cells. Aging was thought to be a one-way street, with memory and learning ability slowly fading. But new research has completely changed that view. A recent study reveals that even older adults are capable of reproducing new brain cells in key regions linked to memory and learning.
This process, known as neurogenesis, mainly takes place in the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming memories and processing new information. Researchers discovered that older participants continued to generate new neurons, suggesting the brain remains far more flexible and resilient than previously thought.
The discovery is both hopeful and groundbreaking. It means the aging brain still has the ability to adapt, repair, and grow. For older adults, this could explain why activities such as learning new skills, exercising, or maintaining social connections can significantly improve brain health and reduce the risk of conditions like dementia.
Scientists say lifestyle plays a major role in supporting neurogenesis. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, proper sleep, and mental challenges such as puzzles or language learning can all help stimulate new brain cell growth.
This finding also provides fresh opportunities for treating age-related cognitive decline. If the brain can generate new cells later in life, future therapies may focus on enhancing and protecting this natural process.
The message is clear, the brain does not simply shut down as we grow older. With the right care and habits, it can continue to renew itself, offering hope for sharper memory, stronger focus, and healthier aging.
https://lnkd.in/d-s5CvYG
For a long time, scientists believed that once humans reached adulthood, the brain stopped producing new cells. Aging was thought to be a one-way street, with memory and learning ability slowly fading. But new research has completely changed that view. A recent study reveals that even older adults are capable of reproducing new brain cells in key regions linked to memory and learning.
This process, known as neurogenesis, mainly takes place in the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming memories and processing new information. Researchers discovered that older participants continued to generate new neurons, suggesting the brain remains far more flexible and resilient than previously thought.
The discovery is both hopeful and groundbreaking. It means the aging brain still has the ability to adapt, repair, and grow. For older adults, this could explain why activities such as learning new skills, exercising, or maintaining social connections can significantly improve brain health and reduce the risk of conditions like dementia.
Scientists say lifestyle plays a major role in supporting neurogenesis. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, proper sleep, and mental challenges such as puzzles or language learning can all help stimulate new brain cell growth.
This finding also provides fresh opportunities for treating age-related cognitive decline. If the brain can generate new cells later in life, future therapies may focus on enhancing and protecting this natural process.
The message is clear, the brain does not simply shut down as we grow older. With the right care and habits, it can continue to renew itself, offering hope for sharper memory, stronger focus, and healthier aging.
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What a contribution to society she made with her designs and ideas!
"She wasn’t a programmer. She wasn’t an engineer.
In 1982, Susan Kare walked into Apple as an artist—and ended up changing how the world uses computers.
At that time, computers were cold, intimidating machines. Black screens filled with green code. If you didn’t know commands, you were locked out. They were powerful, but not friendly.
Kare’s background was in fine arts and sculpture, not technology. Yet she saw something others didn’t: computers could be human, even welcoming. She believed people shouldn’t need a manual to understand a machine.
Her first designs were sketched on graph paper. Tiny squares filled with pencil became icons—symbols that spoke louder than words. A smiling Mac face that greeted you at startup. A trash can for deleting files. A paintbrush for creativity. These weren’t just drawings—they were a new visual language for technology.
She once said icons should work like road signs—simple, universal, understood by anyone. That clarity gave people confidence. Suddenly, a computer wasn’t a wall of code—it was approachable.
Her impact didn’t stop there. She created fonts too—playful, sleek, and memorable. The Chicago typeface she designed for the early Mac later found a second life on the very first iPods. Decades later, her fingerprints were still guiding how millions interacted with technology.
Kare would go on to work with Microsoft, Facebook, and Pinterest, but her Macintosh icons remain legendary. They proved that art and code weren’t opposites—they were partners.
Most of us click, tap, or swipe without thinking about the language behind it. But the reason your screen feels friendly instead of frightening is because one artist picked up a pencil in 1982.
Had you heard of Susan Kare before?
Do you think technology today still needs more of an artist’s touch?"
Source: The Untold Past on Facebook
In 1982, Susan Kare walked into Apple as an artist—and ended up changing how the world uses computers.
At that time, computers were cold, intimidating machines. Black screens filled with green code. If you didn’t know commands, you were locked out. They were powerful, but not friendly.
Kare’s background was in fine arts and sculpture, not technology. Yet she saw something others didn’t: computers could be human, even welcoming. She believed people shouldn’t need a manual to understand a machine.
Her first designs were sketched on graph paper. Tiny squares filled with pencil became icons—symbols that spoke louder than words. A smiling Mac face that greeted you at startup. A trash can for deleting files. A paintbrush for creativity. These weren’t just drawings—they were a new visual language for technology.
She once said icons should work like road signs—simple, universal, understood by anyone. That clarity gave people confidence. Suddenly, a computer wasn’t a wall of code—it was approachable.
Her impact didn’t stop there. She created fonts too—playful, sleek, and memorable. The Chicago typeface she designed for the early Mac later found a second life on the very first iPods. Decades later, her fingerprints were still guiding how millions interacted with technology.
Kare would go on to work with Microsoft, Facebook, and Pinterest, but her Macintosh icons remain legendary. They proved that art and code weren’t opposites—they were partners.
Most of us click, tap, or swipe without thinking about the language behind it. But the reason your screen feels friendly instead of frightening is because one artist picked up a pencil in 1982.
Had you heard of Susan Kare before?
Do you think technology today still needs more of an artist’s touch?"
Source: The Untold Past on Facebook
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picasso pith
when art critics get together, they talk about form structure and meaning. when artists get together, they talk about where you can buy cheap turpentine
express, not stress