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How Does The Fantastic Four's Human Torch Fly? Thanks to Science, We Have an Answer

Of all the Fantastic Four's heroes, the Human Torch stands out on the battlefield due to his ability to fly in a surge of fire. While the rest of his abilities make sense at a glance, as they tie into ...
THE WEEK

Detailed map of fly's brain holds clues to human mind

A consortium of scientists published the first complete map of a fruit fly's brain Wednesday in the journal Nature. Identifying and charting the 130,000 neurons and 50 million connections inside the ...
The Economist

An adult fruit fly brain has been mapped—human brains could follow

FRUIT FLIES are smart. For a start—the clue is in the name—they can fly. They can also flirt; fight; form complex, long-term memories of their surroundings; and even warn one another about the ...
Ars Technica

SpaceX announces first human mission to ever fly over the planet’s poles

SpaceX will fly the first-ever human spaceflight over the Earth’s poles, possibly before the end of this year, the company announced Monday. The private Crew Dragon mission will be led by a ...
unr.edu

First detailed map of fruit fly brain links to human ‘master’ clock

As millions of Americans adjust their clocks for daylight saving time this week, many experience disruptions in their sleep and daily routines – a reminder of the importance of circadian rhythms that ...