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Meet Hobbie-J, The Smartest Rat In The World

Posted in Amazing, Freaky Deaky, Interesting Theories, Technology

Posted by Phillis December 1, 2009 at 11:36 am

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A rat is impressing American scientists with her extraordinary intellect.

Hobbie-J has been dubbed the smartest rat in the world after its NR2B gene, which controls memory, was boosted as an embryo. The rodent can remember objects three times as long as its smartest peers and can better solve complicated puzzles like mazes.

The success of Hobbie-J, which is named after a Chinese cartoon character, brings new hope for future dementia patients, as it is thought the gene enhancement could one day be incorporated into a drug treatment for human brain disorders.

Independent (thanks, Tammy)

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via derrenbrown.co.uk

The post-mice are coming! Remember who told you first! ;)

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Posted December 1, 2009
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One of the most unexpected AI applications I've seen

AttentionWizard is definitely one of the most unexpected AI applications/start-ups I've seen. They simulate of humans visually process web sites in order to optimize their layout. Usually done with eye and mouse tracking of live subjects they use a simulated persons instead. I'm doubtful how accurate it can be (they claim 75%+ correlation to the real deal), but if it's actually working it can be incredibly useful.

AttentionWizard uses advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to simulate human visual processing and attention. Our software instantly creates an “attention heatmap” of your Web page that predicts where real people would look during the first few seconds of their visit.

via attentionwizard.com

And this is what it looks like for a Google Result Page:

via blumenthals.com

 

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Posted November 23, 2009
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Nvidia's RealityServer produces some extremely realistic renditions

Could have fooled me. 

From http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2355677,00.asp

RealityServer is Nvidia's attempt to bring 3D to any computing platform that supports a browser or standard Web services calls, including netbooks and smartphones.

(Via fnedrik) 

   

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Posted November 17, 2009
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Life Extension Europe Supersale

It's here! Don't miss it!

 

Life Extension Europe and the Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club, is now celebrating the 21st Annual Super Sale ! From Nov. 16th until February 1, 2010, you can purchase state-of-the-art dietary supplements at extra-discounted prices. Now for the first time, directly on the European online shop http://www.lefeurope.com/supersale/index.php with the fastest delivery service and all included prices in € Euro currencies. 

Save an Additional 10% on all your Favorites or Try Something New! Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on these novel formulas at the lowest prices you’ll find this season. 

 

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Posted November 16, 2009
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