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Poem, "A current-cons"

If you hear without listening

If my suffering foreign

thee Here we are both prisoners

From this silence with the taste of hell

Not so easy to love dare

While discomfort in conflict

One comes to hate

Intolerable tragedy

What then of our desires

Should we divert look

Do you think it might be enough

To erase our memory

there tears that you retain

Steps that you dare not do

Would you like me take control

And make us both your cue

Our memories are too precious

And so loaded with happiness

That intoxication that makes you happy

And painted in colors our lives

I relive every moment

To feel less far from And I

escape from the present

feet Where I lose where I'm drowning

My whole body trembles and my heart cries

Seeing your eyes avoid me

Without you the minutes are hours

On the clock of my agony

I seek refuge in my books

To escape the pain

dreaming that one day you deliver me

Dreaming that one day you had never more afraid

Smile faded

The vacuum has replaced the laughter

Happiness has just absented

Would you tell him to come back?

Hope slips through my fingers

if I want to be alone

is because I can not stand it

lack this piece to my puzzle

Melissa Hoffmann, March 2011

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Forced perspective to attract females

A forced perspective highlights the male?

A recent Nature News ( here) describes an investigation of bowerbirds that attract females with a parade in a specially prepared (court) before a sort of cradle of twigs where the female is watching , The researchers, Endler, JA, et al. (2010) show that males of some Australian bowerbirds hold the stones of their court of the smallest to the largest tunnel in the distance. (See Figure 1c) This size gradient created by the researchers an optical illusion that makes them appear larger and more striking.

Fig 1: a) the male front, watching the arrival of the female who appears on the other side of the cradle. b) the court is filled with pebbles graded in size. c) Normally the same size objects are viewed at an angle decreasing with distance-d) males Chlamydera nuchalis hold the stones of their court of the smallest to the largest tunnel in the distance, they are seen by the female who looks angles constant despite the distance. [img ] Source Endler, JA, et al .. (2010).

birds that attract the females by their buildings rather than a dramatic plumage. According

C. Lavorel, these Bowerbirds, the "bowerbird" in French, should not be confused with birds of paradise, and in particular they have no feathers but impress with their spectacular constructions "that can be simple domes or structures designed with a sort of tunnel and a courtyard paved with colored objects (berries, flowers, caps and other human objects), see fig 2.


Figure 2: Phylogeny likely bowerbirds. [ img] Source: Grange. (1973)

In these bowerbirds, according Maxmen, Amy. (2010) males spent up to 80% of their time treating this court (Jacques Dutronc would perhaps be called a trap Oiselle extra a toy.)

Fig 3: bowerbird impress with their constructions. [ img] source: Greg Miles
When seeking a partner, the female stands in the cradle (tunnel) and the court observed that the male attracts with raucous cries, jumping, and waving a colored object. cf Fig 1a.

A male who creates a gradient of stones and an optical illusion?

Maxmen, Amy. (2010) described in Nature News, how John Endler et al. (2010) , Deakin University in Geelong, Australia, studied Chlamydera nuchalis whose cradle is made of a sort of tunnel 60 centimeters long, which ends with a 'court' (see ; video ).
The researchers took pictures from the tunnel and realized that the pebbles lining the floor of the court were arranged by size, smallest to largest creating an optical illusion called forced perspective. See Fig 4a) and 4c).

Fig 4: the pebbles lining the floor of the court were arranged by size, smallest to grands.Quand researchers have reversed the gradient size, males have restored a gradient in three days [img ] Source: Endler, JA Endler, SC & Doerr, NR (2010).

When the researchers reversed the size gradient, Fig 4 b) and 4 d) males have restored a gradient in three days and repeated the illusion complete in 3 weeks.
This clearly indicates that this gradient is important for them, "says Endler. Normally
objects of similar size are seen at an angle decreasing with distance cf Fig 1 c) but with a gradient from the smallest pebble to the largest tunnel in the distance, they are viewed by the female who looks angles constant despite the distance.

If birds are like us, the court would appear smaller than it is and the contrast bird bigger than he really is. James Ha, a researcher in cognitive behavior at the University of Washington in Seattle, think this is a unique case: "I Can not Think of Any Other animals clearly" That uses optical illusions. "
One could imagine that this behavior reveals the cognitive abilities of males than females and prefer the more malignant, the authors believe. But Ha argues that this could be an innate behavior ( Hardwired ) that not require great cognitive abilities.

also an illusion performed well could mean that a case has a effective male to pick up objects, flying objects colored to protect his work and other thieves. Extreme gradient may simply reflect an environment rich in objects. In fact, suggest that the birds would take aesthetic decisions when they arrange their cradles and meticulously over irritates many researchers. "I would not like to read this research and we go to say that these birds are smarter than Michelangelo," says Gerald Borgia, a biologist at the University of Maryland in College Park.

• A more comprehensive paper on this research in Nature here

The forced perspective

perspective and texture density gradient are two mechanisms used to assess the sizes despite the distances among others (size perspective, shading, interposition, saturation) (Rock, I. (1984). It is based -among others - on the lines of flight and reduced apparent size of objects of known size. Distort lines escape or size gradient can make objects appear farther than they are and thus give them a apparent size distortion.

F ig 5: [img ] A distorted perspective gives the impression that the woman on the right is much more grande.Source: Myers, DG (1998).

The beauty of the male: female because of selective ...

We know that male birds of many species are equipped with beautiful plumage that attracts females (one can not help thinking of the Peacock).


Fig 6: the peacock male attracts females by their beautiful plumage. The female peacock, very discreet, chose the male for its beautiful plumage. [ img] Source: Christopher EYQUEM Free Art License

This classic example shows that evolution does not result from a competition for survival, but for reproduction. "In all species, it takes compromise between survival and characteristics such as frequency of reproductive investment in parental care and the number of offspring (Campbell p. 1238) This example classic shows that evolution does not result from a competition for survival, but for reproduction. "In all species, it takes compromise between survival and characteristics such as frequency of reproductive investment in parental care and the number of offspring (Campbell p. 1238) Clearly
this magnificent bird tail makes it more vulnerable to predators! If a peacock who has appeared subdued colors and is not cluttered with a huge tail, (it certainly happened) it probably would survive much longer ... but as females do not know, peacocks today are not descendants of this individual "prudent", but rather those who liked to females, who behaved in ways we would call reckless and flamboyant. It is indeed females choose their partners from these birds. "Since breeding event is often more costly for females than for males, females tend to be more selective in choosing their partners (P. Raven 1125)."

Females Birds are often equipped with plumage much more discreet. (See Fig. 6) is generally attributed this difference to the different investment in breeding. Females have invested considerable energy in a few eggs and selection has favored those who entrust their genes and therefore the success of their eggs with caution, whereas in males - which produce sperm more easily - they are the most attractive to females who are most descendants, even if they are attacked by predators.
"You can interpret most of the differences in reproductive strategy between the sexes by comparing the respective parental investments of males and females. Numerous studies have shown that parental investment of females is significant. One reason is that eggs are much larger than sperm; 195 000 times in humans! In addition, some groups of animals, females are responsible for gestation and lactation, reproductive functions expensive. [...]

The consequence of such differences in parental investment is that the sexes should be confronted with very different selective pressures. (Raven p. 1125). Any
transposition to humans and to differences in parental investment or household would be very inappropriate, it would be anthropomorphism in reverse ...
.-)

Sources

• Campbell, NA, & Reece, JB (2004). Biology: De Boeck.
  
• Grange. (1973). Encyclopedia "Wildlife". Batelière Paris, Geneva and Kister-Erasme, Brussels and Antwerp
• Endler, JA Endler, SC & Doerr, NR (2010 ). Curr. Biol. advance online publication doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2010.08.033 doi: 10.1038/news.2010.45 Raven, PH, Johnson GB, Losos, JB, & Singer, SR (2007). Biology. Brussels: de Boeck.
• Rock, I. (1984). Perception. New York: WH Freeman. experimental blog about the evolution of biology. To explore how we could keep alive the link between research and teaching.

Brain Awareness Week Monday 14 - Friday, March 18

For those who could not come to "brain imaging: should we rethink the human emotional?" February 4 Day of viewpoints on Friday 4 February not interest many people who could not come.

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Chronicle, How (Not) to become Parisian



cup of coffee, iPhone and / or Blackberry Vélib 'card, Navigo pass, Ipod, CB, lighter unknown, PV, sunglasses ... This package is yours? " Then smile (... or not!), You are a perfect Parisian!


Paris. A city we love, we hate. A city we love to hate instead. At least when you're in Paris!
Indeed, Paris is tired of running all the time, plague of not finding space to park, rebels against the RATP and its untimely strikes, hate being packed in the subway for hours tip, it does not support those who park on the left lane in the escalators, and the rent is too high! And yet! Suggest that he leave Paris and this 'crazy lives " it all is critical, and the Parisian you laugh in your face!


"In Paris, visit a magical world where everyone is the undisputed king of the world (which is a lot of kings, but when you love it does not count), where the subway serves secondary residence, Boulogne where Montrouge are regarded as areas of province [...] where risk his life crossing the street is a daily dance joyfully punctuated by the sound of horns, where the monthly rental of two rooms around the GDP of a country in Africa, where a shop closes between noon and two had no positive future [...] "


You'll understand this anti-guide to the capital is to take the twelfth degree, as we also specified its author! Caroline Rochet, journalist Claire magazine, gives us a portrait and just delicious caricature of Parisian guy!
qualities, defects, look, vocabulary, expressions, attitudes ... Parisians get ready to be dressed again for the winter!


Thus, if our chic is envied around the world, we're known for our continued vibrancy, our culture or our addiction to the party, we are still snobbish, bored, stressed, pretentious, demanding, selfish and stuck! Nothing less! Oh, and do not forget chauvinists please! "France extramural exist from time to time, on vacation or a weekend, usually the time to realize how she is not Paris. Although she is very cute with its beaches, small villages dead and endearing local products. " The author rightly points out, however that tribalism is a regional sport that Parisians are far from alone practicing! Phew!


If you are in the capital since shortly or you plan to live there, this book will prepare you with plenty of humor to what awaits you! You'll learn how to be single, parent, lesbian or gay Paris. You can also live as a couple, but know that "because of the difficulties and temptations permanent, you'd better to be mad to 4000% of your spouse if you intend to survive here. Do not hope even keep your relationship afloat if you are moderately in love, or just not convinced touched by the beast. ! You have been warned!


You will learn about the different means of transport, not forgetting the march to Paris (which requires a minimum speed, and yes!)! You will learn how to become a Parisian sports Parisian supermarket, on vacation in Paris, or Paris at the wheel! You will also find many places (bars, restaurants, cultural venues or clubbing addresses), and the list groups that adhere to essential Facebook!


And yes, being in Paris, it does not just happen! But fear not, it's not that complicated in the air. By dint of a little practice, you'll even see that, without effort, "parisian attitude" finally we won!
Should we rejoice? ... In the meantime, this book punctuated by numerous interviews of living in the capital, we propose to laugh and it's mission accomplished!


A reading fun and entertaining, but to discourage Parisians who take themselves too seriously ... of course!


Melissa Hoffmann

Chronicle published in the BSC News Magazine December 2010.

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Seen on TV ... Science in 46 minutes?

We know that the majority of what our students know in science, they learn outside of school. Hard to accept, but perhaps also an opportunity to create links with the formal world! For example, in discussing these issues, incorporating them into lessons and helping students to look critically: Making science - in the sense of validating decide on the basis of data and logical arguments - About the media in all! This is the theme of the next Café Scientifique at the beautiful museum of history of science. The site and its setting would be worth going there to hear even read the directory, so for a debate on a good question like that!

Café, Monday, January 31, 2011 at 18:30

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img] Museum of History of Science (in the Parc de la Perle du Lac) Trams 13 and 15 stop Butini / Bus 1, stop Sécheron, parking adjacent. FREE ENTRY

Seen on TV ... Science in 46 minutes?

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Gregory House, diagnostician.

Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist. Cal Lightman, a psychologist. Charlie Eppes

, Mathematician. So many doctors who cathode in 46 minutes, we marvel to their brilliant scientific approaches in prime time. Hollywood never tires to accommodate scientists sauce "television series" for us to capture the small screen.

What do our scholars? These stars lab fiction they mediate the real scientific work, or on the contrary, they show an image d'Epinal harmful understanding of research by the public?

These questions interest you? Come discuss with relevant disciplines. Featuring: Ms. Jocelyne DESIDERI , paleoanthropologist, University of Geneva Mr. Michael Kuhne , mathematicians, Rousseau College, School of Business Administration, Geneva Mr. Alan Pegna , neuropsychologist, University of Geneva Animation Gilles Hernot,

scientific collaborator, Museum of History of Science Museum of Geneva

History of Science from the City of Geneva

Fig 3: the museum of history of science: an opportunity to understand the construction of knowledge. [Img

] Source: MHS

experimental blog about the evolution of biology. To explore how we could keep alive the link between research and teaching.

How Do You Colors For Cubefield

Without HDTV octopus can not believe their eyes.

The octopus has a taste of luxury: HDTV or nothing! Australian researchers have discovered that with a montage of images exploiting the latest TV and a computer which provides 50 full frames per second - about 25 more - they were able to react octopus (Octopus Tetricus ) to videos of crabs (they rushed on their prey very popular) or congeners (they fled and hid). This opens very extended study their behavior with rigor.

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Nanotechnology: Promises and risks


Foundation Arts & Meeting, in collaboration with the University of Geneva, a cycle of 5 lectures on the theme " Nanotechnology: Promises and risks . Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Nanoparticles in medicine: their uses in imaging Xavier Montet, MD Assistant HUG

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To wish you a great year ...

At the beginning of the year, the time to take stock of all kinds! Before embarking on a new undisclosed location, would it not, for all of us the opportunity to make a quick analysis of this year? A small inventory of our souls?

, Go back a few moments and ask yourself: how many days spent laughing at? A cry? A dream? What percentage of moments of happiness? Anger? Trouble? Doubt? How many words of love spoken? How many others who have not crossed the barrier of your lips? How much pain, too, imposed by the solitude of heart? Did you find happiness? Or have you lost along the way while you were on point the finger ...? Because yes, happiness is wild, elusive and so fragile that he fled upon hearing the noise of our footsteps, fainted when he feels a little too far, bursts like a soap bubble when one tries to capture it.

My own percentages would scare you, or maybe not finally. Maybe you'll find you. I have a secret to tell you: I think 2010 was paid my head!

Ah yes, they were beautiful his promises of hope, new beginnings, happiness, answers to my deepest questions ... But what about after these past twelve months with 2010 ...

Of happiness? I had, of course, even with a shovel! Of those moments that make life infinitely more beautiful, softer, more valuable. But always in their path this time of sadness and collapse that are running too many of these salty pearls along our cheeks.

Hopes? Obviously, I've fed the tons! Of those who make their eyes sparkle and enjoy the storm in the summer! But all disappointed.

My heart was lost, sought, found and finally broken. A few more scars, but still no wrinkles. My heart is a warrior.

So it is high time to find your 2010! Without regret. And take with you your lack of empathy, your hardness and your shots that wounded me to almost put me down. Almost I say. For behind all my tears hide too much courage to let me down, too many smiles to no longer believe that life is beautiful, too many hopes to renounce all these suns resides in the cloud.

Spring be strongest of all these tests? I do not think ... And I'm afraid to disappoint you and deprive you of your most expensive alibi, but we do not learn from its mistakes. Every situation is new, and every joy, disappointment, or the failure is too. Because every moment of our lives, we are different from what we were the previous time, carried by the current time passes and our experiences. For proof, have you ever tried to relive a happy moment passed? And have you not been so disappointed that nothing can bring back memories to this? Once past, happiness is lost forever. Even the memories that we are not up to par.

So let's lucid moments: no, our wounds do not make us stronger. Quite the contrary, they weaken us, it emerges bruised, and each new failure we always so bad. So.

But remember one thing above all: you come out alive! And it's probably the point. As we suffer, we fight, we cry is that we are alive and we can still go conquer new joys! No gift is ultimately more valuable than that. And those moments of deep sadness do not they make our moments of happiness even more beautiful? More intense? If misfortune and sometimes in our lives is simply to allow happiness to rest a little.

So anyway, thank you 2010! Because thanks to you I'm alive! And that 2011 should be held in tile, because I intend to conquer my happiness, whatever the obstacles it will try to put in my way! And you? Will you be both?

To you whom I love - family, friends, and other treasures that life has placed in my way - and all of you, whom you linger a moment on these lines that 2010 me inspired, I wish you a beautiful and sweet year. That each day is filled with laughter, love, joy, color and poetry. And if you happen to cross one day a little dark, smile, and you'll see it glow.

Never stop hoping. For it is the hope and dreams that accompany that is the happiness within reach of everyone.

And most importantly, never stop loving you no matter what the cost. Because true wealth is the heart.

"Every moment is happiness that is able to see it as such. "Henry Miller

Melissa Hoffmann