Every now and then, a blog named Brain Popcorn needs a post about fun, entertaining, and awesome brains.
Actual Science Stuff
This 3D interactive lets you explore the ‘neighborhoods’ where certain word associations live.
National Geographic Education blog does it again! Check out their post exploring new brain science, including a ‘brain atlas’ that maps out where the meanings of words are stored in your brain and some of the questions it raises for further study.
Then, make your own 3D paper brain map with a free downloadable paper craft from soilshop.
The Artsy Stuff
The artist J Sayuri makes watercolor paintings of brain cross-sections from many species (mostly mammalian).
Stuff and Nonsense
Downloadable crochet pattern from CandyPopCreations on Etsy, link above.
Brain bookends on Uncommon Goods, link above.
Somewhere, the Enterprise NCC-1701 computer is saying “Working…” Link above.
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